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2004 Mazda RX-8 Power Train Clutch Assembly Pedal Linkage Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	659731
Internal NHTSA #	10215345
Manufacurer	MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Brand	MAZDA
Model	RX-8
Model Year	2004
File date	21/12/07
Component	POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle's clutch bracket assembly broke at two separate weld points making the vehicle inoperable. Prior to christmas, 07, i began noticing a very loud squeak upon depressing the clutch pedal. In researching this, it appears that this was symptomatic of the first weld spot failing. I began noticing an inability to pull the car out of gear. The shifter would not budge, even with the clutch pedal fully depressed to the floor board. This problem was most severe at vehicle start up. Upon starting the car, it was impossible to put the car into any gear. To make the car drivable, the vehicle had to be started with the clutch pedal depressed, and the car already in 1st gear (with the vehicle off, it was very simple to get the car into any gear). I took the vehicle into my local mazda dealer two days after the problem began. They advised me that my problem sounded as if it was due to failure in the hydraulic system. I had advised them that i had read about problems with the clutch bracket, and the clutch pedal alignment. I questioned whether i had too much free play, and not enough clutch stroke. They had the vehicle for the day and advised me by phone that the hydraulic system was fully functional. My clutch pedal alignment was off and they made adjustments. With regards to the noise i was hearing upon depressing the pedal, they said it was normal. Upon receiving my car, all the problems appeared to have been resolved. The noise was gone, the car was shifting like it has since owning the car. A night later, less than 20 miles later, upon making a shift from 1st to 2nd gear, i heard a very loud snap and the clutch pedal disappeared from beneath my foot. The clutch bracket had snapped (a breakage at a second weld spot) and now was no longer attached to the car. The car returned to having the same difficulties with regards to shifting. Mazda would not cover the repair as a safety defect, insisting that it was driving abuse and not a design flaw.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	78000
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FONTANA, CA
VIN pattern	JM1FE173640XXXXXX
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	03/02/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
Vehicle speed	35
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Dealer's name	ROMERO MAZDA
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Dealer's city	ONTARIO
Dealer's state code	CA
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2004 Mazda RX-8 Power Train Clutch Assembly Pedal Linkage Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mazda RX-8 Power Train Clutch Assembly Pedal Linkage Problems, Complaints and Defects

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