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2004 Mazda RX-8 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	634847
Internal NHTSA #	10195033
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	30/06/07
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The rear passenger tail lamp on the 2004 mazda rx-8 is known to collect water inside the lamp, sometimes as much as 2 inches or more. This is a known issue with mazda and they will replace the lamp only in under warranty. But according to the mazda dealer where i purchased my vehicle, water in a tail lamp is considered a safety hazard and will not allow the vehicle to pass the annual texas department of public safety inspection in the state of texas. According to the dealer, although it is considered a safety hazard by the texas department of public safety, the replacement of the lamp would not be covered by mazda since my vehicle mileage exceeds the warranty. If it is considered a safety hazard by the texas department of public safety and is not acceptable to their inspection procedures and it is a known defect by mazda, i believe that mazda owns the responsibility in replacing the tail lamp.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	7000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FORT WORTH, TX
VIN pattern	JM1FE17N740XXXXXX
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	04/12/24
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	HILLARD AUTO PARK
Dealer's telephone number	817-370-5200
Dealer's city	FORT WORTH
Dealer's state code	TX
Dealer's ZIP code	76132

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2004 Mazda RX-8 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Problems, Complaints and Defects

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