NHTSA Complaint #10404864 — 1988 MAZDA RX7

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10404864
Vehicle	1988 MAZDA RX7
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	May 25, 2011
Date Filed	June 1, 2011
Mileage	135,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

THE FUEL PULSATION DAMPER FAILED AND GASOLINE WAS LEAKING ONTO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE.

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