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Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V170000·Announced 2014-04-03

Mazda Recalls 2014 Mazda6 Vehicles for Fuel Tank Overfill Risk

Mazda is recalling approximately 19,000 2014 Mazda6 vehicles because the fuel tank can be overfilled, potentially causing gas to leak and increasing 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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured between October 25, 2012, and May 9, 2013. The recall affects approximately 19,000 vehicles. The defect involves the fuel system, specifically the storage tank assembly, which allows the fuel tank to be filled beyond its rated capacity.

If the fuel tank is overfilled, gasoline may flow into the charcoal canister, an evaporative emissions component. This can cause gasoline to leak from the canister's external vent, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and add an adapter to the shut-off valve in the fuel tank. They will also inspect the charcoal canister for the presence of gasoline and replace it if necessary. This repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 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 — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
19,000

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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