According to Mazda, a certain type of spider (the yellow sac) may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line (part of the emission control system), causing a restriction in the line and an excessively negative fuel tank pressure, which could lead to cracks and fuel-tank leakage—and potentially, fire.
The recall covers about 52,000 Mazda6 models from '09 and '10 with the four-cylinder engine; dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a spring that prevents the intrusion.
Dealers will get detailed information about the recall the week of March 14, 2011, and owners of affected vehicles will get letters via first-class mail beginning March 25.
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