Issue ID | 981659 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10512671 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 19/04/13 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While shifting from 4th to 5th gear, i heard a snapping sound come from the clutch pedal, followed by the inability to shift gears because there was no pressure coming from the clutch pedal. The clutch pedal bracket had snapped, causing the pedal to move at an angle and the push rod that leads from the clutch pedal to the clutch master cylinder punctured the clutch master cylinder causing it to fail. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BATON ROUGE, LA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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