Manual 6 speed .( SSP) re-call

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Mar 23, 2004 | 04:27 PM

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Manual 6 speed .( SSP) re-call

Recieved letter this morning from MAZDA Australia advicing me of a Special service program (ssp)ON selected 6 speed manual rx8s to replace the transmission dynamic damper heat insulator .

Apparently the heat insulator cover may over time become loose and dislodge.

The heat insulator shields the rubber dynamic damper from the exhaust system s radiant heat and thus ensures its longevity.

Only certain VIN numbers are affected , so if you havent recieved a letter dont be concerned .

No charges are to be applied to this SSPby your mazda dealer.

cheers
michael

Mar 23, 2004 | 04:46 PM

takahashi

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Any details on which ones L&L? what is your last few numbers of your VIN?

Mar 23, 2004 | 05:21 PM

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Dont leave us hanging L&L what Vins

Mar 23, 2004 | 05:33 PM

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i got my letter yesterday and have booked it in for monday to replace the heat shield.

my vin is ***************100085

cheers

mike

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Mar 23, 2004 | 06:13 PM

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ahh ****.

I think i might be effected unless im panacing for no reason..

My Vin Ends with : 101390

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Mar 23, 2004 | 06:20 PM

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My VIN ends in 100 223.
cheers
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Mar 23, 2004 | 06:28 PM

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mine ends 100290

Mar 23, 2004 | 06:34 PM

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Hope it does not come over the 1000 mark

Mar 23, 2004 | 06:44 PM

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The yank's also have this recall....their recall date range is April 10 2003 until August 29 2003......

Gomez.

Mar 23, 2004 | 06:48 PM

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I got the letter. my VIn ends in 100137.

Donald

Mar 23, 2004 | 06:56 PM

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I got it too

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Mar 23, 2004 | 07:02 PM

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Just talked to my mate in Mazda

It only effects vins to 100670

Im safe

Regards
Phillip

Mar 23, 2004 | 07:42 PM

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I'm 100052 and am booked in for this Friday.

There was also a second recall in the US around the same time as this (early Feb) relating to air bags (see North America airbag recall notice ) -- I wonder if that is also going to apply to us? I will ask on Friday

Tim

Mar 24, 2004 | 12:58 AM

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I've joined the club with a letter and a VIn of ....100233

Mar 24, 2004 | 01:01 AM

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Got my notice today. My VIN is less than the one Choppy mentioned above (10670).

Mar 24, 2004 | 01:10 AM

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My Car is still registered in the other peoples name in Caloundra (QLD).

Im going to have to ring them and then ring my local dealer to fix it.

Rego will be switched next week.,

Mar 24, 2004 | 01:42 AM

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for those technically minded, how urgent is this fix? should i make booking asap?

Mar 24, 2004 | 02:17 AM

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Ok - got my letter today - vin #100380.

Pappy

Mar 24, 2004 | 04:25 AM

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From my reading of the letter, it is not worded as a "recall", but as good as one.

You won't see me posting my VIN here, but it in the range, and "younger" than L&L's and AMG's buy "1/2", and about 170 before the last affected.

Nice work Choppy - getting the exact range!

Cheers,
Hymee.

Mar 24, 2004 | 04:48 AM

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mmm.... got one in the mail today as well!
will call tomorrow and book it in soon.

eric

Mar 24, 2004 | 07:58 AM

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Got mine Monday, called City Mazda yesterday to book it in to only have to inform the supposed "RX8 Technician" of the recall. He had no idea what I was talking about....

Mar 24, 2004 | 04:23 PM

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Thanks Hymee

Anything for the RX8 community

Mar 24, 2004 | 06:42 PM

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I'm booked in, but Grand Prix Mazda said it was only to see whether it needs changing. Apparently, not all cars within the VIN range will require the change, as they may have been fitted with the modified part during assembly. If a change over is required, this will be done at a separate time.