Issue ID | 787334 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10328125 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 28/08/08 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. The contact stated whenever it would rain, water would leak into the passengers side tail light. The dealer advised there were no recalls for the failure and repairs would be at the owners expense. In addition, the contact stated when accelerating from a complete stop the accelerator pedal would become extremely resistant to applied pressure or would sporadically lunge forward without warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and could not offer a remedy. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 34,500 the consumer believed the vehicle also had transmission problems, due to it not shifting properly in 1st and gear. Updated 07/06/10.*jb updated 07/08/10 *bf updated 07/09/10.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GLENDALE, CA |
VIN pattern | JM1FE17N240XXXXXX |
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 purchase | 14/08/08 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | STAR MAZDA |
Dealer's telephone number | 818-247-1903 |
Dealer's city | GLENDALE |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 91204 |