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2004 Mazda RX-8 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	688427
Internal NHTSA #	10238555
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	11/08/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Drivers side oil cooler lines have metal section and connector as they pass from engine compartment to wheel well. This metal section has corroded through and produced a hole in the metal oil line allowing engine oil to be sprayed onto brake system, front tire and rim, and consequently under rear tire track. This resulted in hard pulling to right (passenger side) under stiff braking, skipping and loss of traction of front left (drivers) tire due to oil soaked condition and loss of traction of left rear tire from tracking in oil pattern. Mazda canada has issued special service program (ssp 76) for this issue. Mazda europe has initiated a similar program, there is no us recall or ssp as of this date. Ssp replaces effected parts and provides for redesigned wheel well liner to protect oil fittings from corrosive road salts and water.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	112000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PARKERSBURG, WV
VIN pattern	JM1FE173540XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	02/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	70
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2004 Mazda RX-8 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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