2004 Mazda RX-8 recall: manual transmission
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on February 17, 2004. It covers about 12,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,000
- reported
- Feb 17, 2004
- owners notified
- Mar 5, 2004
- related complaints
- 154
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles with manual transmissions, the heat insulator may be cracked causing abnormal noise.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V075000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda RX-8 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 154 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 04V075000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 manual transmission?
Yes. Recall 04V075000, reported on February 17, 2004, covers about 12,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V075000?
Dealers will replace the heat insulator. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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