Issue ID | 824556 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10362505 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 22/10/10 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. While driving approximately 20 mph he depressed the clutch and heard a loud popping noise before stopping the vehicle. When he attempted to accelerate from the stop position he realized that he had to depress the clutch all the way to the floor in order for it to engage. The vehicle was taken to her residence where he noticed that the clutch pedal had detached from its hinge. The vehicle was examined for the cause of failure, and it was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 51,500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51500 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OCEANSIDE, CA |
VIN pattern | JM1FE173940XXXXXX |
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 | 12/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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