Clutch Pedal SNAP OFF 8 Year Warranty-Recall ~~~
12-23-2010, 05:04 PM
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Gave Mazda a call and was told they've processed my claim, and that I should be getting my check either this week or next week. I submitted my claim about a week after they sent out the notice. You guys should be getting yours any day now if you sent yours in right away.
12-29-2010, 08:36 PM
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I received the letter in the mail about this. But as I recall, it's a reimbursement only if your clutch has snapped, right? So I can't get reimbursed for the reinforcement bracket which I purchased?
01-18-2011, 03:00 PM
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does this only apply in US?
why is it so quite in canada.
why is it so quite in canada.
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01-18-2011, 06:29 PM
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to get my reimbursement, do i have to mail mazda first? my dad told me that they'll mail me when the warranty comes out, but apparently you guys all got yours already and i have yet to receive a letter from mazda. any help would be nice. thanks!
01-18-2011, 06:32 PM
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If so, you need to inform Mazda of the defective part, show proof from that the problem was verified, fixed, show the part number, and the cost associated with the repair.
you then need to send all of that to Mazda for them to process your claim.
Why would Mazda "mail you when the warranty comes out"?
how would they POSSIBLY know whose pedal broke and whose didn't?
01-18-2011, 06:39 PM
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did your clutch pedal actually break?
If so, you need to inform Mazda of the defective part, show proof from that the problem was verified, fixed, show the part number, and the cost associated with the repair.
you then need to send all of that to Mazda for them to process your claim.
Why would Mazda "mail you when the warranty comes out"?
how would they POSSIBLY know whose pedal broke and whose didn't?
If so, you need to inform Mazda of the defective part, show proof from that the problem was verified, fixed, show the part number, and the cost associated with the repair.
you then need to send all of that to Mazda for them to process your claim.
Why would Mazda "mail you when the warranty comes out"?
how would they POSSIBLY know whose pedal broke and whose didn't?
01-18-2011, 06:42 PM
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who fixed it?
Mazda dealership?
Keep in mind that Mazda dealerships are independently owned so the information is not always easily accessed by MNAO
Don't take this the wrong way but it doesn't matter what your dad said, if you want a reimbursement then you need to follow the directions.
Since you do not have the letter, call MNAO, explain that you did not receive the letter and they can send it to you.
Once you have it, follow the instructions.
end of discussion.
Mazda dealership?
Keep in mind that Mazda dealerships are independently owned so the information is not always easily accessed by MNAO
Don't take this the wrong way but it doesn't matter what your dad said, if you want a reimbursement then you need to follow the directions.
Since you do not have the letter, call MNAO, explain that you did not receive the letter and they can send it to you.
Once you have it, follow the instructions.
end of discussion.
01-18-2011, 06:43 PM
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who fixed it?
Mazda dealership?
Keep in mind that Mazda dealerships are independently owned so the information is not always easily accessed by MNAO
Don't take this the wrong way but it doesn't matter what your dad said, if you want a reimbursement then you need to follow the directions.
Since you do not have the letter, call MNAO, explain that you did not receive the letter and they can send it to you.
Once you have it, follow the instructions.
end of discussion.
Mazda dealership?
Keep in mind that Mazda dealerships are independently owned so the information is not always easily accessed by MNAO
Don't take this the wrong way but it doesn't matter what your dad said, if you want a reimbursement then you need to follow the directions.
Since you do not have the letter, call MNAO, explain that you did not receive the letter and they can send it to you.
Once you have it, follow the instructions.
end of discussion.
01-21-2011, 07:34 PM
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What letter? This one? 
http://www.gerhardstein.net/picturestokeep/RX8SSP82.PDF
Download it and off to the dealer you go to get the required info on page 3.
Follow those directions!
http://www.gerhardstein.net/picturestokeep/RX8SSP82.PDF
Download it and off to the dealer you go to get the required info on page 3.
Follow those directions!
06-25-2011, 11:01 AM
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When mine broke it damaged the master cylinder. Total bill; $741.96. Was done at the dealership. Submitted all documentation to Mazda.
The check I received from them today in the mail?
$184.71
I just don't get it. That's not even enough for the clutch bracket plus labor.
The dealership has already screwed me over and now the national company itself.
I'm done with them.
The check I received from them today in the mail?
$184.71
I just don't get it. That's not even enough for the clutch bracket plus labor.
The dealership has already screwed me over and now the national company itself.
I'm done with them.
06-25-2011, 11:54 AM
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When mine broke it damaged the master cylinder. Total bill; $741.96. Was done at the dealership. Submitted all documentation to Mazda.
The check I received from them today in the mail?
$184.71
I just don't get it. That's not even enough for the clutch bracket plus labor.
The dealership has already screwed me over and now the national company itself.
I'm done with them.
The check I received from them today in the mail?
$184.71
I just don't get it. That's not even enough for the clutch bracket plus labor.
The dealership has already screwed me over and now the national company itself.
I'm done with them.
06-25-2011, 12:05 PM
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funny, when my clutch pedal broke (and my car was out of warranty @ 126k miles), it cost all of $209 plus tax to get it fixed at the local Mazda dealership. the part was roughly $110 for the clutch pedal assembly, $12 for overnight shipping, and $90 for labor. and now, the car shifts better than ever. used to get some crappy grinding in 2nd gear, now is nearly non existent.
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06-25-2011, 12:49 PM
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When mine broke it damaged the master cylinder. Total bill; $741.96. Was done at the dealership. Submitted all documentation to Mazda.
The check I received from them today in the mail?
$184.71
I just don't get it. That's not even enough for the clutch bracket plus labor.
The dealership has already screwed me over and now the national company itself.
I'm done with them.
The check I received from them today in the mail?
$184.71
I just don't get it. That's not even enough for the clutch bracket plus labor.
The dealership has already screwed me over and now the national company itself.
I'm done with them.
06-26-2011, 08:23 AM
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Why dont you change it then ? dont wait man, I cant even move it into damn gears. imagine if that happens on a highway ...
Hmm, I thinking, can I consider this as a safety issue? I mean Im lucky the thing broke when Im not even driving(park!)
but what if it snap off when Im doing highway 55 mph ? its not going to be funny.
Hmm, I thinking, can I consider this as a safety issue? I mean Im lucky the thing broke when Im not even driving(park!)
but what if it snap off when Im doing highway 55 mph ? its not going to be funny.
Dude,
That sucks. Let us know if they take care of it or charge you for it.
One question though, you implied that if the clutch pedal breaks during an emergency braking incident on the highway something bad would happen. Could you explain that to us? Because, I just can't imagine what difference it would make. You can move the gear shift out of gear without pressing the clutch.
Also, if you ever need to drive a car with no clutch and you have to get through stop lights and stop signs and such, just turn the car off, put it in gear and when the light changes, start the car. The starter will move the car and start the engine at the same time. Then you can match rev's to shift. This is obviously hard on the starter and ring gear but at least it gives you an option.
I know this because I used to have a 1974 Ford Capri that was prone to having its gearshift break off. There's nothing quite like grabbing second and pulling the gearshift stalk out of the tunnel.
Good luck.
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06-26-2011, 09:03 AM
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When mine broke it damaged the master cylinder. Total bill; $741.96. Was done at the dealership. Submitted all documentation to Mazda.
The check I received from them today in the mail?
$184.71
I just don't get it. That's not even enough for the clutch bracket plus labor.
The dealership has already screwed me over and now the national company itself.
I'm done with them.
The check I received from them today in the mail?
$184.71
I just don't get it. That's not even enough for the clutch bracket plus labor.
The dealership has already screwed me over and now the national company itself.
I'm done with them.
06-26-2011, 09:21 AM
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Dude,
That sucks. Let us know if they take care of it or charge you for it.
One question though, you implied that if the clutch pedal breaks during an emergency braking incident on the highway something bad would happen. Could you explain that to us? Because, I just can't imagine what difference it would make. You can move the gear shift out of gear without pressing the clutch.
Also, if you ever need to drive a car with no clutch and you have to get through stop lights and stop signs and such, just turn the car off, put it in gear and when the light changes, start the car. The starter will move the car and start the engine at the same time. Then you can match rev's to shift. This is obviously hard on the starter and ring gear but at least it gives you an option.
I know this because I used to have a 1974 Ford Capri that was prone to having its gearshift break off. There's nothing quite like grabbing second and pulling the gearshift stalk out of the tunnel.
Good luck.
H
That sucks. Let us know if they take care of it or charge you for it.
One question though, you implied that if the clutch pedal breaks during an emergency braking incident on the highway something bad would happen. Could you explain that to us? Because, I just can't imagine what difference it would make. You can move the gear shift out of gear without pressing the clutch.
Also, if you ever need to drive a car with no clutch and you have to get through stop lights and stop signs and such, just turn the car off, put it in gear and when the light changes, start the car. The starter will move the car and start the engine at the same time. Then you can match rev's to shift. This is obviously hard on the starter and ring gear but at least it gives you an option.
I know this because I used to have a 1974 Ford Capri that was prone to having its gearshift break off. There's nothing quite like grabbing second and pulling the gearshift stalk out of the tunnel.
Good luck.
H
Driving 70 mph on a 3 lane highway, you're in middle lane, as you trying to upshift, you found out the bracket "doesn't work" and you can't put it in any gear without slapping it the gear into it (might break tranny), your car starts slowing down, but the rest of the traffic remains the same and you are not having enough time to "move to the right" , then the car will be stuck in the middle of the highway and you can't really go anywhere cuz all the cars around you just zooooooom by.
My clutch pedal bracket broke several months ago and it cost me about $350. I had to pay that upfront, bc Mazda hadn't officially published the service bulletin on it (they ended up publishing it literally a week later haha). I had to wait about 2 months to get reimbursed, but they did reimburse me 100% of the cost. If your receipt shows $740 worth of charges, they should've refunded you that whole amount since the faulty bracket caused other parts to fail. I'd keep fighting if i were you.
06-26-2011, 10:07 AM
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I know you can pull the gear out, but imagine this :
Driving 70 mph on a 3 lane highway, you're in middle lane, as you trying to upshift, you found out the bracket "doesn't work" and you can't put it in any gear without slapping it the gear into it (might break tranny), your car starts slowing down, but the rest of the traffic remains the same and you are not having enough time to "move to the right" , then the car will be stuck in the middle of the highway and you can't really go anywhere cuz all the cars around you just zooooooom by.
Driving 70 mph on a 3 lane highway, you're in middle lane, as you trying to upshift, you found out the bracket "doesn't work" and you can't put it in any gear without slapping it the gear into it (might break tranny), your car starts slowing down, but the rest of the traffic remains the same and you are not having enough time to "move to the right" , then the car will be stuck in the middle of the highway and you can't really go anywhere cuz all the cars around you just zooooooom by.
Initially, I was in the second gear when it happened. Afraid to stop, I left it in gear and drove on the street between 5-20 mph hoping for all the street lights to stay on green. When I finally hit a red light, I quickly moved the shifter and got out of gear then stopped. I thought that was the end for me and had to face the inevitable: press the hazards and call for a tow truck
. Instead 
, I took the risk of driving my car out of Hollywood and to the mechanic by forcing my shifter into the first gear to drive the car out of the street.Once in motion and out of the traffic, I up shifted by means of "mashing-gears" on it's first 15 miles in the freeway: 0-15 in first gear, raise the RMP past 5,500 and shifted to second; 25-45 in second gear, raise the RMP again and shift into third; et cetera, until I was comfortably in sixth and drove it for at least 100 miles. Anyway, long story short... And not recommended at all, it is possible to move out of the gear and into another while the car is in motion... Without the use of the clutch.
07-09-2011, 11:20 PM
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Quick question on this... Does any creaking whatsoever indicate that the bracket may be about to break, or is it usually a certain amount of creaking?... Mine makes some when I let the push in or let out the clutch slowly (probably a little creak about every inch it moves). When I do it quick I don't really have much creaking though. I just recently noticed it since I normally have the radio up. Would have just assumed that its normal for an 8 year old pedal to creak some, but since I know a good many have been snapping lately I wanted to check...
07-10-2011, 02:29 AM
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'lateralus', you'll need to look under your dash and visually inspect the bracket itself. Squeaking could only be from the spring loosing lubrication. Nevertheless, the picture below is the broken bracket that 'DarkBrew' uploaded a couple pages back in this thread. The top left section of the bracket is where the break will likely occur.
07-10-2011, 04:49 AM
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Quick question on this... Does any creaking whatsoever indicate that the bracket may be about to break, or is it usually a certain amount of creaking?... Mine makes some when I let the push in or let out the clutch slowly (probably a little creak about every inch it moves). When I do it quick I don't really have much creaking though. I just recently noticed it since I normally have the radio up. Would have just assumed that its normal for an 8 year old pedal to creak some, but since I know a good many have been snapping lately I wanted to check...