Mazda MAZDA6 (2014): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 14V170000 · Apr 3, 2014 · Mazda North American Operations
19,000
vehicles affected
19,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V170000
- Date
- Apr 3, 2014
- Maker
- Mazda North American Operations
- Units affected
- 19,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V170000?
1 model: Mazda MAZDA6 (2014), about 19,000 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.