| Recall Date: |
JUL 07, 2005 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Model Affected: |
RX8 |
| Units Affected: |
52000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 07, 2005
Model Affected:
2004 MAZDA RX8
Summary:
IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME, SOME OF THE PARTS AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN MELT AND PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MALFUNCTIONS. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP CAN RANGE FROM INOPERATIVE OXYGEN SENSOR, NEUTRAL SWITCH AND BACK UP LIGHTS, PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKING BRAKES, MALFUNCTIONS OF THE GAS GAUGE AND/OR POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKS RESULTING FROM HEAT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Units Affected:
52000
Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 3305G
| Recall Date: |
JUL 20, 2005 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Model Affected: |
RX8 |
| Units Affected: |
27800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 20, 2005
Model Affected:
2004 MAZDA RX8
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET.
Consequence:
IN SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE BALL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BALL JOINT SOCKET AND A LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Units Affected:
27800
Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 3405G
| Recall Date: |
FEB 17, 2004 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected: |
RX8 |
| Units Affected: |
12000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 17, 2004
Model Affected:
2004 MAZDA RX8
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEAT INSULATOR MAY BE CRACKED CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE.
Consequence:
CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE INSULATOR TO COME OFF AND COULD POSE A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT INSULATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Units Affected:
12000
Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 1704B
| Recall Date: |
FEB 17, 2004 |
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected: |
RX8 |
| Units Affected: |
29300
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 17, 2004
Model Affected:
2004 MAZDA RX8
Summary:
AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR IMPROPERLY WIRED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS.
Consequence:
THE AIR BAG WILL NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Units Affected:
29300
Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 1604B-B