Mazda recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 mazda6 vehicles manufactured from april 8, 2008, through february 8, 2010. A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction in the line. If this occurs, the fuel tank pressure may become excessively negative when the emission control system works to purge the vapors from the canister.
What could happen
As the canister is purged repeatedly during normal operation, the stress on the fuel tank may eventually result in a crack, potentially leading to fuel leakage ad an increased risk of fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and clean up the canister vent line, and install a spring to prevent this type of spider from entering the vent line. 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.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda Mazda6 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V134000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mazda Motor Corp
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 25, 2011
- Owners notified
- Mar 25, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 52,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 8, 2008 to Feb 8, 2010
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 6211B
Notes
Mazda safety recall no. 6211b. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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- Mazda recall: Power train Jun 27, 2019
- Mazda recall: Structure Apr 25, 2019
- Mazda recall: Air bags Oct 12, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.