Vehicle recall 11V134000 · February 25, 2011
2009-2010 Mazda Mazda6
A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction in the line.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V134000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 25, 2011
- Filed by
- MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Manufacturer campaign
- 6211B
- Owner notification
- March 25, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Mazda6 (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
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