Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #14V114000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V114000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting model year 2010-2012 mazda6 vehicles manufactured september 14, 2009, through may 2, 2011, and equipped with 2 Includes 42,000 affected units, Spiders may Block Fuel Tank Vent Line, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2012 mazda6 vehicles manufactured september 14, 2009, through may 2, 2011, and equipped with 2

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V114000
Report Received Date: 2014-03-11T00:00:00
Subject: Spiders may block fuel tank vent line
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 42,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 7214C
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 51.43

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NHTSA ID: 14V114000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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