Issue ID | 1186620 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10721692 |
Manufacurer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 01/05/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. While driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel independently turned in both directions. As a result, the contact crashed into a curb and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. In addition, the contact noticed that the rear passenger wheel well was curved and fractured. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The vin was unavailable. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BAKERSFIELD, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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