Mazda · Canada · High
Mazda RX-8: Other
Affects Mazda RX-8 · 2004 — about 525 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the dynamic damper heat insulator on the manual transmission may crack. Should the driver continue to operate the vehicle with a cracked insulator on the dynamic damper, the insulator may drop from the vehicle and present a safety hazard to a following vehicle. Correction: Dealer will install a modified damper.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational