WASHINGTON, D.C. -

Mazda Motor Corp. filed a safety defect report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to signify both a recall and a stop-sale of CX-5 vehicles from the 2014 through 2016 model years in both the United States and Canada.

OEM officials explained that the fuel filler pipe could rupture during a rear collision and could potentially cause fuel leakage.

Approximately 264,463 vehicles are included in the campaign in the U.S. while about 48,412 units are impacted in Canada.

“There are no reports of accidents or injuries occurring in the subject vehicles as a result of this condition,” Mazda said.

“If a customer has concerns about driving their vehicle before the repair is available, dealers will offer a free loaner, demo, or rental vehicle,” the automaker went on to say.