Car recalls and Mazda's mystery spider

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(Reuters) - For the second time in three years, Mazda Motor Corp has issued a recall for Mazda6 sedans in North America because of a spider that likes the smell of gasoline and weaves a web.

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Yellow sac spiders are one of the more common varieties in the United States, according to experts. CNNMoney (New York) First published April 6, 2014: 12:49 PM ET Comments Mazda notified.

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Japanese carmaker Mazda announces a recall of 65,000 Mazda6 cars in North and Central America because of concerns over a fire risk from spiders.

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Three years after Mazda recalled 52,000 Mazda6 sedans over spider webs obstructing the evaporative canister vent lines of 2009 and 2010 Mazda6 models, another recall has been issued for 42,000.

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Spiders are to blame for a 2014 recall of 42,000 Mazda6 sedans. Yellow sac spiders have been known to make themselves at home in the line running to the purge valve in the evaporative emissions system. Once there, the spiders' webs prevent the proper venting of emissions, increasing internal pressure and leading to cracks and fuel leaks.

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In 2011, Mazda recalled 52,000 6 sedans of 2009-2010 vintage for the same thing. Spider webs were blocking an evaporative vent and created a vacuum inside the gas tank. When the car's emission.

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Mazda launched the recall after dealers around the country reported more than 20 cases of the nesting spiders in Mazda6 models released in 2009 and 2010. The company said it will notify owners of.

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Note: This recall only affects hatchback (5-door) models. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Mazda will notify owners by mail to advise that your vehicle is included in the recall.

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The Mazda6 Sedan Is Designed to Attract Spiders, Apparently The Mazda6 is no more. The sedan made headlines recently when Mazda decided to discontinue it in the U.S for 2022. However, this isn't the only time that the car has made headlines. It was previously in the news for a pretty creepy reason. Those afraid of insects and arachnids beware!

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In 2011, Mazda recalled about 52,000 of its 2009-10 Mazda 6s because of the same problem. At the time, the automaker said it would begin installing a spring "to inhibit spider intrusion."

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On Friday, Mazda issued a recall for 42,000 of its cars because of a vulnerability to spider invasion. While the thought of driving a spider magnet may be enough for many to want to ditch their.

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The Japanese automaker announced a recall Thursday of 52,000 Mazda 6 sedans from the 2009-10 model years after finding that a spider web could cause the fuel tank to crack and leak. In a new filing, Mazda told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that "a certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent line and this may cause a restriction in the line."

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Petrol-sniffing spiders have forced Mazda to issue a voluntary recall notice so it can apply a software fix to its cars. The yellow sac spider is attracted to the smell of petrol, and will.

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Please contact Mazda Roadside Assistance at 1-877-756-2932 to have your vehicle towed or an authorized Mazda dealer to further discuss and accommodate your needs. ABOUT THE RECALL VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS AVAILABILITY MORE INFORMATION RECALL FAQS Why is my vehicle being recalled? What is an SSP or MSP? Am I in danger because of a recall?

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A spider that loves the smell of gas has caused Mazda to recall a slew of vehicles.DAVID ZALUBOWSKI / ASSOCIATED PRESS. The web weaved by a spider can lead to a restriction of fuel flow, which in.