According to recent (and somewhat strange) news reports Mazda issued a recall for more than 50000 of their 2009-2010 model year Mazda6 cars due to a possible spider issue. Yellow sac spiders may crawl into a vent connected to the fuel tank system and construct a web creating possible ventilation issues. Increased pressure on the fuel tank due to obstruction could cause a crack leading to loss of fuel or a fire risk. No reports of fires injury or car wrecks have been received by Mazda in relation to the spiderweb issue; however 20 reports of spider webs in the vents have been noted by Mazda. It is unknown as to why that particular make and model of car and that particular area is attractive to that specific type of spider. The affected vehicles have 2.5 liter engines and were constructed from Apr. 2008 to Feb. 2010. Affected owners are encouraged to take their vehicles to their local dealership for an inspection and the installation of a spring that can prevent such spiders from getting into the vent line.
– Texas Product Liability Attorney Michael Grossman
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