Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
RX-8
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V317000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace Parts. The Recall Began On August 30, 2005. Owners May Contact Mazda At 1-800-222-5500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20030410
End Of Manufacture
20050707
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52000
Date Owners Notified
20050830
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20050707
Make Campaign Number
3305G