Issue ID | 788003 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10328684 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 03/05/10 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx8. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, approaching a turn and shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, the clutch pedal fractured. The contact had to maneuver the clutch so that it would not interfere with the brake pedal. The vehicle was shifted into neutral gear in order to drive onto the emergency lane. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to have the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact confirmed that there were several complaints related to the identical failure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 60,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEW YORK, NY |
VIN pattern | JM1FE173140XXXXXX |
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 | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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