More Fire Risks for the Mazda6 (But This Time It's Not Spiders)

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For the second time in less than a month, Mazda is recalling the Mazda6 because of a fire risk. At least it's not because of a spider infestation this time! Small victories.

The auto-shutoff valve is allowing too much fuel to get into the Mazda6's gas tank when filling up. With a large enough temperature change the fuel can expand, pass into the charcoal canister and eventually drip out of the vapor vent line. Whether it's a drip or a splash -- once fuel starts spilling out and coming in contact with hot surfaces, it's a very bad thing.

Luckily, Mazda engineers have come up with a countermeasure to reduce the amount of fuel that can enter the tank before the auto-shutoff activates. Bring the heat, El Niño.

The issue affects the 2014 Mazda6 with the 2.5-liter SkyActiv engine -- about 19,000 vehicles in total.

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