Applicable Model(s)/VINS

All 2001 Miata dn 2002 Miata with a VIN of JM1NB353*20229638 and lower, built prior to March 1,2002.

Description

While fueling the vehicle, the fuel pump may shut off before the fuel tank is full. The customer may complain that the vehicle is difficult to fuel, or fuel pump shuts off too soon during fill up. The fuel tank, filler pipe and breather pipe have been revised to correct this condition.

Repair Procedure

1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Remove the fuel tank according to Workshop Manual procedure FUEL TANK REMOVAL / INSTALLATION (section 01-14)
3. Replace the fuel filler pipe, breather pipe and fuel tank with new revised parts according to Workshop Manual procedure FUEL TANK REMOVAL / INSTALLATION (section 01-14)

   Note: Replacement breather pipe does not utilze the orifice which was used on the production part. The orifice should not be installed ot the replacement breather pipe for this repair.

4. Verify repair.

Parts Information

Warranty Information

Note

• This informatoin applies to verified customer complains on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term informaton.

Warranty Type Code:	A
Symptom Code:	64
Damage Code:	92
Part No. Of Main Cause	NC49-42-110A
Quantity:	1
Operation No./ Labor Hour:	XX390XRX / 3.8 Hrs.

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