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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V134📅 Mar 1, 2011

2009–2010 Mazda MAZDA6 recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V134000
Manufacturer recall #
6211B
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Vehicles affected
52,000
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-222-5500
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 25, 2011
Built
Apr 8, 2008 – Feb 8, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Mazda safety recall no. 6211B. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V134 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V134?

2009–2010 Mazda MAZDA6. 52,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mazda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-5500.