The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Mazda North America Operations is recalling 42,000 Mazda6 vehicles from the 2010 through 2012 model years and equipped with a 2.5L engine.

NHTSA explained that in the affected vehicles manufactured between Sept. 14, 2009 and May 2, 2011, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.

“Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire,” federal officials said.

NHTSA said Mazda will notify owners, and franchised dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and inspect and clean the canister vent line. If a web was found in the line, the fuel tank and check valve on canister vent line will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin this month.

In the meantime, owners can contact Mazda at (800) 222-5500 and reference recall campaign No. 7214C.

Cars.com pointed out the same spider problem also led to a recall announced in March 2011 affecting 52,000 model year 2009 through 2010 Mazda6 sedans.