Storage: tank assemblyRecall 14V-170 · 2014 Mazda MAZDA6
Mazda North American Operations recall 14V-170 covers 19,000 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V170000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured October 25, 2012, through May 9, 2013. In the affected vehicles, it is possible to fill the fuel tank beyond its rated capacity.
The risk
If the tank is overfilled, gas may flow into the charcoal canister (an evaporative emissions component) and possibly leak from the canister's external vent, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners and dealers will inspect and add an adapter to the shut off valve in the fuel tank and also inspect the charcoal canister for the presence of gasoline, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7414D.
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
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 414 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 25, 2012 to May 9, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.