NHTSA Campaign 14V114000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Issued by Mazda North American Operations · Reported Mar 11, 2014 · 42,000 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011, and equipped with 2.5L engine. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.

Consequence

Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and inspect and clean the canister vent line. If a web was found in the line, the fuel tank and check valve on canister vent line will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number associated with this campaign is 7214C.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MAZDA MAZDA6 2010 42,000
MAZDA MAZDA6 2011 42,000
MAZDA MAZDA6 2012 42,000

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V114000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.