Issue ID | 972816 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10505125 |
Manufacurer | MAZDA MOTOR CORP |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 01/01/13 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The passenger side dash panel that is above the air bag cracks; which can be a safety hazard with the deployment of the air bag and cause injury to individual (possibly prevent deployment or create dash pieces that could cause serious injury). This is happening to multiple rx-8's (go to rx-8 club)! Since this is a recurring issue with most if not all rx8's it should be recalled and fixed by mazda. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | JM1FE173940XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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