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BronWe’re not kidding: Mazda recalls 52,000 Mazda6 units because of spiders
Mazda announced a very interesting recall today. The Japanese automaker is recalling 52,000 Mazda6 sedans because yellow sac spiders are building their nests in part of the fuel system.
“A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction of the line,” Mazda said in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Mazda said that the evaporative canister vent line runs from a charcoal-filled canister that cleans air coming out of the gas tank. Restriction of the vent line can prevent air from getting into the tank as the gasoline is used, resulting in negative air pressure inside the tank. That could result in a fire.
There have been 20 some reported cases of spider infestation in the Mazda6 and all have been with 4-cylinder models.
To fix the issue, Mazda dealers will inspect and repair the fuel system of necessary. The will also install a spring to prevent spider intrusion.
BronegmCarTech schreef:Honk your horn if you want your 2011 Volkswagen Jetta to turn off
Volkswagen of America announced today that it is recalling 71,043 units of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta sedans for a wiring problem that could cause the car to turn off when the horn is used.
Volkswagen is conducting the voluntary safety recall to reconfigure a wiring layout associated with the anti-theft alarm system and horn. The German automaker said that no injuries or accidents have been reported as a result of this condition.
“The recall affects sixth generation Jetta sedan vehicles built between March of 2010 and March of 2011,” Volkswagen said. “Affected owners will be notified via first class mail regarding the corrective measures and anticipated repair timeline.”
Customers with questions or concerns should contact Volkswagen Customer Care at 1-800-822-8987.