Fuel system, gasolineRecall 14V-114 · 2010–2012 Mazda MAZDA6
Mazda North American Operations recall 14V-114 covers 42,000 2010–2012 Mazda MAZDA6 for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V114000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
51%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,601 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 14, 2009 to May 2, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.