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GTA Fine Cars Inc.
03-03-2011, 01:11 PM
Ken Thomas
Associated Press

WASHINGTON—Mazda has fingered an unusual culprit in its new safety recall — a spider.

The Japanese automaker is recalling more than 50,000 Mazda6 cars from the 2009-2010 model years. The company says a spider could weave a web in a vent connected to the fuel tank system and clog up the tank’s ventilation. Pressure on the fuel tank could lead to a crack, causing fuel leakage and the risk of a fire.

Mazda told the government it had received two reports about problems with the tank. In one of the cases, a spider web was found in the vent.

The recall involves vehicles built from April 2008 and February 2010.

Have a look at the link :
http://www.wheels.ca/article/asset/794279

baymoe
03-03-2011, 02:58 PM
...... really?

froggy
03-03-2011, 03:04 PM
now I've heard everything :(

FLIPDADY
03-03-2011, 03:08 PM
Saw this on CP24 today as well.....crazy....lol

Jaysan
03-03-2011, 03:10 PM
spiderweb...wow
whats next? bird nest? squarrel nest?

hit26k
03-03-2011, 03:21 PM
At least they're acting promptly? I don't know why, but this is just funny to me.

essaarcee
03-03-2011, 03:25 PM
will it be all models in that time frame? or only few (un)lucky VINs?
Who can help us check if our VIN is affected? Jeff/ Joe ????

Jeff-TheBiz
03-03-2011, 04:37 PM
will it be all models in that time frame? or only few (un)lucky VINs?
Who can help us check if our VIN is affected? Jeff/ Joe ????

I only affects Mazda6 s



The Japanese automaker is recalling more than 50,000 Mazda6 (http://www.wheels.ca/Search/search_vehicles?q=mazda6&searchtype=Vehicle&fq=mazda6) cars from the 2009-2010 model years. The company says a spider could weave a web in a vent connected to the fuel tank system and clog up the tank’s ventilation. Pressure on the fuel tank could lead to a crack, causing fuel leakage and the risk of a fire.


Shoot me the VIN if you have one.

Mitchell3
03-03-2011, 05:53 PM
lol I thought it was a joke at first. Strange.

oxide
03-03-2011, 07:52 PM
this is funny, well not for those with the issue but i just read this in the local press.
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/breakingnews/itsy-bitsy-spider-climbed-up-the-auto-vent-mazda-recalling-50000-cars-for-spider-web-risk-117322423.html

baymoe
03-03-2011, 08:43 PM
Try convincing a service rep that isn't aware of the recall.

"You know, the recall where a spider spins a web and fubars my car" :rolleyes

essaarcee
03-03-2011, 08:44 PM
@Jeff: Thanks Jeff! I have a mazda 3. Just saw in cp24 too..it is for mazda 6.
Hope we are good.

zakman
03-03-2011, 09:46 PM
ya read this today also and laughed a little. kinda something un expected.

STeeLy
03-03-2011, 10:39 PM
Spider infestation at the Michigan plant?