Issue ID | 779948 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10322229 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 23/03/10 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2004 mazda rx8 manual transmission with 64500 miles. Car was being driven normally on the way to work when during a shift from 2nd to 3rd gear the clutch bracket broke in half on the outside portion of the car, which caused the pedal to shift over towards the brake making it almost impossible to use the brake pedal. The car is now is unable to move because it cannot be put into gear or driven safely. This is a permanent failure until it is fixed. The clutch braket must be removed and welded or a entire piece ordered and reassembled with the existing components for an estimated price of almost $500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HERRIMAN, UT |
VIN pattern | JM1FE173640XXXXXX |
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 | 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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