Make : MAZDA | Model : RX8 | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20030410 - 20030829 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V075000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040305 | Date Received by ODI: 20040217 | Date Added to Database: 20040301 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1704B | ||
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEAT INSULATOR MAY BE CRACKED CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE. |
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Consequence:
CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE INSULATOR TO COME OFF AND COULD POSE A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT INSULATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |