The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V134000·Announced 2011-02-25

Mazda Recalls 2009-2010 Mazda6 Vehicles Due to Fuel Tank Crack Risk

Mazda is recalling 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles because spider webs in the fuel system may cause tank cracks and fuel leaks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fuel leak/fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mazda Motor Corp is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured between April 8, 2008, and February 8, 2010. The recall involves approximately 52,000 vehicles where a specific type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line.

This restriction in the vent line can cause the fuel tank pressure to become excessively negative when the emission control system purges vapors. Repeated purging during normal operation may stress the fuel tank, potentially resulting in a crack and fuel leakage, which increases the risk of fire.

Dealers will inspect and clean the canister vent line and install a spring to prevent spiders from entering. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 25, 2011. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA6
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
52,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MAZDA6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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