The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V114000·Announced 2014-03-11

Mazda Recalls 2010-2012 Mazda6 Vehicles for Fuel Tank Fire Risk

Mazda is recalling 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles because spider webs may block a fuel hose, causing tank cracks and fuel leaks that increase fire risk.

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 (fire risk due to fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine. These vehicles were manufactured between September 14, 2009, and May 2, 2011. The recall involves approximately 42,000 vehicles.

The defect occurs when spiders weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it. This blockage causes excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank, which could cause the tank to crack and result in a fuel leak. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and inspect and clean the canister vent line. If a web is found, the fuel tank and check valve on the 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA MAZDA6
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
42,000

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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