Recall
Mazda Rx-8 — 04V075000
NHTSA ID
04V075000
Make
Mazda
Model
Rx-8
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-02-17
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
12,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
1704B
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.