NHTSA recall 04V-075 (04V075000)

power train recall reported February 17, 2004 - about 12,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V075000
Also written as: 04V-075
Manufacturer number: 1704B
Reported: February 17, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~12,000
Component: power train

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEAT INSULATOR MAY BE CRACKED CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE.

Why it is dangerous

CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE INSULATOR TO COME OFF AND COULD POSE A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT INSULATOR. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-075 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda RX-8 - 2004

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