Mazda RX-8 Recalls

2003–2005 Mazda RX-8

The ball joint casings on the front lower control may crack, due to an inappropriate production process.

2003–2009 Mazda RX-8

The plastic fuel pump retaining rings on the fuel tank may be exposed to heat from the engine and exhaust pipes due to insufficient thermal insulation, causing heat deterioration of the plastic material of the pump retaining rings. In addition to the heat deterioration, a reaction force from the gasket (seal rubber) may be applied to the fuel pump rings. Additionally, the fuel pump discharge pipe may have insufficient durability. The effects of fuel pressure and engine/exhaust heat may cause the pipe to deteriorate.

2003–2009 Mazda RX-8

The plastic fuel pump retaining rings on the fuel tank may be exposed to heat from the engine and exhaust pipes due to insufficient thermal insulation, causing heat deterioration of the plastic material of the pump retaining rings. In addition to the heat deterioration, a reaction force from the gasket (seal rubber) may be applied to the fuel pump rings. Additionally, the fuel pump discharge pipe may have insufficient durability. The effects of fuel pressure and engine/exhaust heat may cause the pipe to deteriorate.

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There is a possibility for excessive thermal heat to build up around the exhaust system. The potential exists for the excessive heat to cause electrical component failures, and in a worst case scenario, it may cause damage to the fuel tank possibly resulting in fuel leakage.

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There is a possibility for the front lower control arms to develop cracks around the ball joint socket due to casting defects in the control arm. The potential exists for the ball joint to become dislodged from the lower control arm, and in a worst case scenario, the driver may loose control of the vehicle.