Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
What Happened
The evaporative canister in your Mazda6 is a part that helps your fuel tank breathe. Spiders can sometimes build a web inside a hose that connects to this canister, which can block airflow and cause a vacuum
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel tank gets a vacuum, it can crack and leak fuel, which increases the risk of a fire. This could happen while you're driving, which is a serious situation.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will update the computer system that controls your engine and clean the hose that connects to the canister. If a spider web is found, they'll replace the fuel tank and a valve to prevent future problems – all for free.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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