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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 2003 MAZDA RX-8 produced?
- The 2003 MAZDA RX-8 is produced in Hiroshima Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
Are there recalls for the 2003 MAZDA RX-8?
- There are 7 recall(s) for the 2003 MAZDA RX-8, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall R/2018/015 [UK]: Front lower suspension arm ball joint casting may crack / break
The front lower arm ball joint casting may have a crack due to inappropriate manufacturing process being used. In extreme driving conditions this could cause the casting to break and the ball joint to become detached. If this happens it could result in the driver losing control of the vehicle. replace both left side and right side lower arms with modified units.
Recall R/2018/014 [UK]: Fuel may leak
On the subject vehicles the resin fuel pump rings located on the top surface of the fuel tank may deteriorate by heat from the engine and exhaust pipes. Over time this deterioration could cause the fuel tank to leak which may increase the risk a vehicle fire. The resin fuel pump discharge pipe mounted to the upper part of the fuel pump body (within the fuel tank) may also deteriorate following exposure to heat from the engine and exhaust systems. This deterioration may cause the pipe to crack creating a fuel leak which could increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Fuel may leak from either the upper surface of the fuel tank and /or the fuel pump discharge pipe. In the worst case this may result in a fuel leak. This in turn could increase the risk of a vehicle fire. replacement of the resin fuel pump rings and the fitment of heat insulating pads on the upper surface of the fuel tank to prevent future deterioration by heat of the engine and exhaust systems. The fuel pump filter body will also be replaced with a modified version in order to address the concern of the deterioration of the fuel discharge pipe.
Recall R/2018/317 [UK]: The takata passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended
Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended. replacement of airbag assembly on affected vehicles.
Recall R/2004/029 [UK]: Possible cracking of dynamic damper heat insulator
The dynamic damper heat insulator which is installed on the manual transmission may crack causing abnormal noise. In the worst case the insulator may become detached. recall the affected vehicles and replace the insulator with a modified one.
Recall R/2005/114 [UK]: Loss of steering may occur
It is possible that cracks may occur in the ball joint socket of the lower suspension arm. Which under certain severe driving conditions may cause the ball to separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur. recalled vehicles will be inspected to ascertain if the lower suspension arm fitted is of the affected type. If this is shown to be the case the part will be changed for a quality assured item.
Recall R/2005/115 [UK]: Possible fuel leak
In certain cases; a vehicle which has been parked with the engine operating at high revs for an excessive length of time can suffer melting of some parts surrounding the exhaust system. In consequence this can result in a variety of malfunctions including heat damage to the fuel tank. recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.
Recall R/2016/084 [UK]: Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly
Continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the driver?S front airbag inflator housing to rupture and deploy abnormally in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver?S front airbag. Should the inflator rupture it could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other vehicle occupants. on affected vehicles replace air bag inflator
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Mazda Rx-8 2003