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Mazda Rx8 Recalls

There are currently 9 safety recalls out on the Mazda Rx8. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    29/04/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/084
    VIN start:
    JMZSE17****010090
    VIN end:
    JMZSE17****137609
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2003 - 01/02/2008
    Concern:
    Driver's Front Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly
    Defect:
    Continued exposure to high levels of absolute humidity may cause the driver
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace air bag inflator
  • Announcement date:
    10/08/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2005/115
    VIN start:
    JMZSE17**50116342
    VIN end:
    JMZSE17**50130231
    Car Build Date:
    28/07/2003 - 20/12/2004
    Concern:
    Possible Fuel Leak
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.
  • Announcement date:
    10/08/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2005/115
    VIN start:
    JMZSE17**60130513
    VIN end:
    JMZSE17**60133012
    Car Build Date:
    13/04/2005 - 01/07/2005
    Concern:
    Possible Fuel Leak
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.
  • Announcement date:
    10/08/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2005/115
    VIN start:
    JMZSE17**00100090
    VIN end:
    JMZSE17**00130229
    Car Build Date:
    28/07/2003 - 20/12/2004
    Concern:
    Possible Fuel Leak
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.
  • Announcement date:
    10/08/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2005/115
    VIN start:
    JMZSE17**00130514
    VIN end:
    JMZSE17**00133009
    Car Build Date:
    13/04/2005 - 01/07/2005
    Concern:
    Possible Fuel Leak
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.
  • Announcement date:
    10/08/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2005/115
    VIN start:
    JMZSE17**40100089
    VIN end:
    JMZSE17**40116339
    Car Build Date:
    28/07/2003 - 20/12/2004
    Concern:
    Possible Fuel Leak
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the heat insulator pad attached to the fuel tank and power control module upgraded.
  • Announcement date:
    10/08/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2005/114
    VIN start:
    JMZSE17**00100090
    VIN end:
    JMZSE17**00113819
    Car Build Date:
    28/07/2003 - 27/12/2003
    Concern:
    Loss Of Steering May Occur
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    10/08/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2005/114
    VIN start:
    JMZSE17**40100089
    VIN end:
    JMZSE17**40113821
    Car Build Date:
    28/07/2003 - 27/12/2003
    Concern:
    Loss Of Steering May Occur
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    07/05/2004
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/029
    VIN start:
    JMZSE170000100090
    VIN end:
    JMZSE170000101030
    Car Build Date:
    28/07/2003 - 29/08/2003
    Concern:
    Possible Cracking Of Dynamic Damper Heat Insulator
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the insulator with a modified one.
Step 3 - Contact your nearest dealer

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