2004–2005 Mazda RX-8 recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
If certain passenger vehicles are parked and the engine is operated at high rpm's for an excessive length of time, some of the parts around the exhaust system CAN melt and produce a variety of malfunctions. Problems caused by the excessive heat build-up CAN range from inoperative oxygen sensor, neutral switch and back up lights, problems with the parking brakes, malfunctions of the gas gauge and/or possible fuel leaks resulting from heat damage to the fuel tank.
💥 The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace parts. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V317000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 3305G
- Manufacturer
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Vehicles affected
- 52,000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-222-5500
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 30, 2005
- Built
- Apr 10, 2003 – Jul 7, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mazda recall no.3305G.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.