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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V114000

2010 Mazda Mazda6 | 2011 Mazda Mazda6 | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 — Fuel system, gasoline

Published March 14, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 11, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V114000, published March 14, 2014 and initiated March 11, 2014. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2010 Mazda Mazda6 | 2011 Mazda Mazda6 | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 — Fuel system, gasoline.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
MAZDA
Model
MAZDA6
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Lot
2010 MAZDA MAZDA6 | 2011 MAZDA MAZDA6 | 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Mazda Mazda6 | 2011 Mazda Mazda6 | 2012 Mazda Mazda6 — Fuel system, gasoline recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V114000 on March 14, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: MAZDA6.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)