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

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

 Issue ID757677
 Internal NHTSA #10302441
 ManufacurerMAZDA MOTOR CORP
 BrandMAZDA
 ModelRX-8
 Model Year2004
 File date12/12/09
 ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problem2004 mazda rx8 has a known issue with the external oil cooler. The pipe that transports oil from the engine to the cooler and back is exposed and subject to corrosion from environmental exposure, in particular the aluminum reinforcing material in the pipe is vulnerable to road salt. This problem is known to mazda. In canada they have issued field action number 142-36, which is a recall in which they replace these pipes with a redesigned part that is less susceptible to this defect. They have chosen not to extend this recall to the us because (quoting from the recall document): "the mazda rx-8 is sold in the u. S., however through review of field reports and warranty claims where road salt is used, there is very little evidence of this condition in the u. S. Mazda has concluded that no field action is required in the u. S. Market at this time." the reason i believe this is a safety issue is that in my case, the pipe perforated while the car was in motion, spraying a large amount of engine oil at high pressure into the internal engine compartment, and onto the road behind me. Had i not killed the ignition almost immediately, i believe the engine would have voided all of its oil onto the road. I believe this exposed those driving behind me to hazardous conditions, and could have contributed to a serious accident (although none occurred in this case). Again quoting from the canadian recall document: "the small amount of potential oil seepage will be evidenced to the customer when the vehicle is parked and is not believed to present any risk to safety." clearly i do not agree with their assessment here!
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure62724
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateLAFAYETTE HILL, PA
VIN pattern JM1FE173740XXXXXX
 Was vehicle invloved in a crash?N
 Was vehicle involved in a fire?N
 Was incedent reported to police?N
 Was medical attention required?
 Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
 Date of purchase14/12/24
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
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 Vehicle speed35
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's name
 Dealer's telephone number
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 Dealer's ZIP code
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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