Issue ID | 743965 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10289190 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 20/10/07 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Clutch bracket failure; (1) of the 3 welding points failed, causing the bracket to separate at the weld, bending, and separating the plate into 2 pieces, making shifting in and out of gears difficult during operation. The service rep. At gainesville mazda laughed at me when i asked if they would give me a discount on a new bracket. Gainesville mazda is at 2600 n main street gainesville, fl 32609 (352) 505-9459. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GAINESVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | JM1FE173340XXXXXX |
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 | 03/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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