MAZDA RX-8 2004: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V075000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | RX-8 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-03-05 | 2004-02-17 | 2004-03-01 |
Production Dates: 2003-04-10 - 2003-08-29
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1704B
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEAT INSULATOR MAY BE CRACKED CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE.
CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE INSULATOR TO COME OFF AND COULD POSE A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT INSULATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
MAZDA RECALL NO. 1704B.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
