Issue ID | 717477 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10262940 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 28/02/09 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2004 mazda rx8 was repaired on 2/27/09 at hernando mistubishi the service department for gulfview motors, due to the fuel gauge reading incorrectly and the vehicle running out of gasoline on a reading of a 1/2 of tank. On 2/28/09, after vehicle was supposedly repaired , the 2004 mazda broke down due to in accurate fuel reading, a day after the vehicle was serviced for this problem. The check engine light also came back on and has consistently stayed on. John morris and linda sanford were both aware that this was a major problem that clearly fails the required nys motor vehicle inspection. The vehicle needs to be repaired at mazda and it is the responsibility of gulf view motors. I have driven to syracuse, n. Y. Out of my way and paying for gasoline to speak with mr. Paul corey, service manager for mazda. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MINETTO, NY |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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