Recall 04V-075
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recalled the 2004 Mazda RX-8: Power train (manual transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-075
- Reported
- February 17, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 12,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles with manual transmissions, the heat insulator may be cracked causing abnormal noise.
The risk
Continued operation of the vehicle can cause the insulator to come off and could pose a hazard to following vehicles.
The fix
Dealers will replace the heat insulator. The recall began march 5, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mazda RX-8 2004