NHTSA recall 14V-114 (14V114000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 11, 2014 - about 42,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V114000
- Also written as
- 14V-114
- Manufacturer number
- 7214C
- Reported
- March 11, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~42,000
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-114 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.