NHTSA Campaign Id 04V075000; Date: Feb. 17, 2004
Continued operation of the vehicle can cause the insulator to come off and could pose a hazard to following vehicles.
Recalled Vehicles:2004 Mazda Rx-8
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 12,000
Recall Summary:On certain passenger vehicles with manual transmissions, the heat insulator may be cracked causing abnormal noise.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the heat insulator. The recall began March 5, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Recall Notes:Mazda recall no. 1704b. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 5, 2004
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