The evaporative canister vent line in your Mazda6 is a tube that helps your car's emissions system work properly. In some 2009-2010 models, a type of spider can get stuck in this line and cause a blockage.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the pressure inside your fuel tank could become too low, and your tank might crack. This could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of fire.
How to Get This Fixed
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will inspect the vent line, clean it out, and install a spring to keep spiders out. This service will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2011 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
What happened
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.
Risk if unfixed
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.
Remedy
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.
This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #11V134000.
Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is
affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population.
The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY recall for the 2010 MAZDA Mazda6? (Campaign #11V134000)
The evaporative canister vent line in your Mazda6 is a tube that helps your car's emissions system work properly. In some 2009-2010 models, a type of spider can get stuck in this line and cause a blockage. If this happens, the pressure inside your fuel tank could become too low, and your tank might crack. This could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of fire. Your Mazda dealer will inspect the vent line, clean it out, and install a spring to keep spiders out. This service will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2011 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.