Clutch Pedal Assembly Warranty!!!!!
10-27-2010, 12:58 PM
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Mazda can't confirm this for me...
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10-27-2010, 01:02 PM
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I'm curious to find out how much time in Labor the dealerships are allowed to charge for this as it'll give us an idea of what we can have reimbursed. (for those of us who had to have broken pedals replaced by a 3rd party)
10-27-2010, 01:14 PM
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On topic, got my letter last night. Weet
10-27-2010, 01:27 PM
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damn it Brice, you're going to make me do work?! 
10-27-2010, 02:02 PM
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I've had the reinforcement on my clutch pedal for three years and never worry about it breaking, never worry about the Mazda dealership, never worry about getting stranded or in an accident because of this stupid pedal.
Mazda should step and do more about this issue but that clearly will not happen any time soon.
Good luck getting the same POS clutch pedal as a replacement so you can face the same issue again in the future.
10-27-2010, 03:56 PM
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If you'd rather have a new stock bracket, go to your dealer, tell them it failed, show the repair, and take it from there. I don't think the notice said they'd handle it only if you had spent money at a Mazda dealer.
Reminds me of an entertaining (and relevant) moment with my VW Rabbit. The fuel pump would sometimes not run because of an inadequate connection at the fuse block. There was a recall, with the fix consisting of a simple plug-in bypass. By the time that happened, I had shoved brass tubing through where the original tin connector had been, and sweat soldered it all in place.
I told the service writer about my fix, and said that I'd be happy with it that way or their way. He had a very interesting grimace, and took the car into the shop. I saw the tech replace the whole fuse block.
So don't feel left out just because you did your own fix.
Ken
10-27-2010, 04:26 PM
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So should i just buy the reinforcement bracket later down the road? Mazda said they wont go through the warranty claim with me since its fine right now. Ill just keep the letter and when it starts acting up again ill have it replaced.
10-27-2010, 04:30 PM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/06/r...da-rx-8-clutc/
As one of the 40 people who made a complaint, and also one of the 15 people who made the complaint, and was moving, you are welcome.
haha, good news!
At the other end of the automotive spectrum, Mazda's RX-8 sportscar is under the watchful eye of NHTSA for a problem that could effect far fewer vehicles but the problem is equally serious. The safety administration has reportedly received 40 complaints of 2004-2008 models that have experienced clutch pedal bracket failure, and in 15 cases, the rotary-powered Mazda was moving and the drivers couldn't change gears normally as a result.
haha, good news!
10-27-2010, 04:39 PM
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My total was $580.67
Labor: $300.00
Parts: $264.78
Tax: $15.89
Labor: $300.00
Parts: $264.78
Tax: $15.89
10-27-2010, 04:45 PM
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mark: I filed my complaint a while ago as well. It's a bitter / sweet moment for us as RX-8 owners.
good news is Mazda is finally addressing a safety concern that should have never been an issue to begin with.
bad news: more bad publicity for the Zoom Zoom brand and this'll cost Mazda even more money on a car that already wasn't very profitable.
good news is Mazda is finally addressing a safety concern that should have never been an issue to begin with.
bad news: more bad publicity for the Zoom Zoom brand and this'll cost Mazda even more money on a car that already wasn't very profitable.
10-27-2010, 04:46 PM
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10-27-2010, 04:51 PM
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Tell me about it!
Yes, it was Castle Mazda in Silver Spring, Maryland. I called the other day because I couldn't find the invoice. They are out of business now, that may be one of the reasons why! Good think I found the invoice or I'd be pissed! lol
Yes, it was Castle Mazda in Silver Spring, Maryland. I called the other day because I couldn't find the invoice. They are out of business now, that may be one of the reasons why! Good think I found the invoice or I'd be pissed! lol
10-28-2010, 07:58 AM
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finally. they really should recall these though and do some sort of reinforcing on them. i wonder if we could order the clutch pedal assembly and then bring the receipt to mazda and have it on hand for when the clutch does break, if you're nearing the end of that warranty extension
10-28-2010, 09:10 AM
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Conversation I had with a friend over IM at work:
Alex [9:00 AM]:
Do you remember when my clutch pedal snapped off?
Sean [9:00 AM]:
yep
did it do it again?
Alex [9:01 AM]:
well, Mazda sent me a letter saying that they'll reimburse me for it
Sean [9:01 AM]:
oh nice
Alex [9:01 AM]:
but i need the original receipt....but it happened back in February
Sean [9:01 AM]:
...
get a copy for the dealer
they should have it on file
Alex [9:01 AM]:
i emailed the dealer asking for a copy
but im starting to think they'll pull a fast one on me....
Sean [9:02 AM]:
they will try to
Alex [9:02 AM]:
also, they extended the clutch pedal warranty to 100k miles
so all in all, good deal i guess
in hindsight, i really wish i hadnt beat up that service manager's wife and got him arrested...
Sean [9:03 AM]:
why?
Alex [9:03 AM]:
they found him high on PCP....which i might have slipped into his coffee
$280 for a clutch pedal, do you know how ridiculous that is?
he had it coming
i wonder how his kids are doing in that foster home...
Sean [9:04 AM]:
thats not at all messed up
Alex [9:05 AM]:
you know whats really messed up? The fact that they still wont pay for that driver's side visor i had to replace...
Sean [9:05 AM]:
haha
Alex [9:00 AM]:
Do you remember when my clutch pedal snapped off?
Sean [9:00 AM]:
yep
did it do it again?
Alex [9:01 AM]:
well, Mazda sent me a letter saying that they'll reimburse me for it
Sean [9:01 AM]:
oh nice
Alex [9:01 AM]:
but i need the original receipt....but it happened back in February
Sean [9:01 AM]:
...
get a copy for the dealer
they should have it on file
Alex [9:01 AM]:
i emailed the dealer asking for a copy
but im starting to think they'll pull a fast one on me....
Sean [9:02 AM]:
they will try to
Alex [9:02 AM]:
also, they extended the clutch pedal warranty to 100k miles
so all in all, good deal i guess
in hindsight, i really wish i hadnt beat up that service manager's wife and got him arrested...
Sean [9:03 AM]:
why?
Alex [9:03 AM]:
they found him high on PCP....which i might have slipped into his coffee
$280 for a clutch pedal, do you know how ridiculous that is?
he had it coming
i wonder how his kids are doing in that foster home...
Sean [9:04 AM]:
thats not at all messed up
Alex [9:05 AM]:
you know whats really messed up? The fact that they still wont pay for that driver's side visor i had to replace...
Sean [9:05 AM]:
haha
10-28-2010, 10:06 AM
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Yeah when are they doing the visor recall? When one of them snaps off in your face when you get blinded and go to flip it down it is just as bad or worse than the clutch pedal. I've had one come off and be hanging by a wire in traffic, and blinded by the sun at the same time.
10-28-2010, 11:22 AM
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A little dark humor. My dealership is actually rather decent. Within 10 minutes of emailing them this morning, i got a response back with a copy of my receipt.
After I posted it, I was worried that somebody would get offended. Sorry, but nobody knows where the edge is until somebody has crossed it.
After I posted it, I was worried that somebody would get offended. Sorry, but nobody knows where the edge is until somebody has crossed it.
10-28-2010, 11:27 AM
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A little dark humor. My dealership is actually rather decent. Within 10 minutes of emailing them this morning, i got a response back with a copy of my receipt.
After I posted it, I was worried that somebody would get offended. Sorry, but nobody knows where the edge is until somebody has crossed it.
After I posted it, I was worried that somebody would get offended. Sorry, but nobody knows where the edge is until somebody has crossed it.
Figured it was dark humor... Decent service from the dealer
My style too... dark humor, dark beer
Must refrain at airports and in government buildings.... stick to dark beer
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