2004 Mazda RX-8

2004 Mazda RX-8 Recalls

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2004 Mazda RX-8 Recalls

2004 MAZDA RX8 Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V074000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 17, 2004

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 29300
Model Affected
2004 MAZDA RX8

2004 Mazda RX-8 Defect Summary:
AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR IMPROPERLY WIRED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
29300

Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 1604B-B
2004 MAZDA RX8 Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V075000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 17, 2004

Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 12000
Model Affected
2004 MAZDA RX8

2004 Mazda RX-8 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEAT INSULATOR MAY BE CRACKED CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
12000

Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 1704B
2004 MAZDA RX8 Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V325000
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 20, 2005

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 27800
Model Affected
2004 MAZDA RX8

2004 Mazda RX-8 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
27800

Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 3405G
2004 MAZDA RX8 Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V317000
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 07, 2005

Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 52000
Model Affected
2004 MAZDA RX8

2004 Mazda RX-8 Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
52000

Notes:
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS 3305G
Mazda RECALLS BY MODEL