Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V114000 Reported March 11, 2014

Spiders may block fuel tank vent line

Mazda North American Operations · N/A · 42,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V114000
Manufacturer Campaign
7214C
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
42,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 11, 2014
Completion Rate
51.43

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 14V114000 or campaign 7214C.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V114000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V114000?

NHTSA recall 14V114000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on March 11, 2014. It addresses: Spiders may block fuel tank vent line. The recall affects approximately 42,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V114000 or the manufacturer campaign number 7214C. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.