2014 Mazda MAZDA6 recall: tank assembly
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on April 3, 2014. It covers about 19,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 19,000
- reported
- Apr 3, 2014
- owners notified
- May 19, 2014
- related complaints
- 5
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V170000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda MAZDA6 2014 2014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 14V170000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 14V170000, reported on April 3, 2014, covers about 19,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V170000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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