Issue ID | 700668 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10248643 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 09/11/08 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was luckily pulling up to a stop sign and pressed the clutch and heard a loud snap. I then put it in first gear, went to shift to second and the clutch pedal was gone. I pulled over and got out and found the clutch pedal stuck behind the brake pedal. I was extremely angry afterwards realizing how dangerous this could have been. What if i was making a left hand turn and could not find the clutch?? I am also upset that mazda told me that i yes me! Had to pay $470 to get this problem that should never happen fixed. I have never heard of this ever, no matter how old a car is this should not happen!!! I cannot afford $470 to fix things like this that should never break. Please investigate this matter as i have found on rx8club. Com this is a very common issue with this car!! Unacceptable!~ |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SOUTH JORDAN, UT |
VIN pattern | JM1FE173440XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 10/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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