Spider infestation prompts Mazda recall

Mazda is recalling more than 40,000 cars because of the venomous yellow sac spider. It seems the little guy likes to make his web in the vent hoses of the Mazda6 model. This increases the risk of fuel leaks and fires. The spider is attracted by the hydrocarbons found in petrol and is able to access the Mazda6 engine vent – even after the company began using vent covers in 2011 to try to prevent the problem. The recall will affect 42,000 cars in the US, specifically those with a 2.5-litre engine built between 2010 and 2012. Repairs will be free of charge. So far, Mazda says it is not aware of any car fires that might have started due to infestation by the yellow sac to date. That's reassuring.