Exactly- I don't understand why everyone is freaking out about this and bugging their dealers... if it wasn't for the Internet, we'd all be happily driving around in our RX8's until the recall letter showed up. The sky is not falling, and our cars aren't bursting into flames... I wish people would relax more.

Can you tell I learned how to drive on a rusted out '72 Ford Pinto (the one with the exploding fuel tank)? ;)

NOW they have. :) Just picked the car up today, and the code for the CEL this time was P0442 (I think -- I'm typing this on my laptop in bed and don't feel like going to get the service receipt). I looked the code up and I do remember that it meant "EVAP system - SMALL leak". (The code it threw on the previous CEL was P0456 -- EVAP system - very small leak".) They reflashed the car for that one, but the CEL lit up again a week or so later.

So now I've got a new gas cap... and new front brake pads, new trunk seal, fresh 5W20 oil, new oil filter, and got my tires rotated, all gratis. Can't complain!

No mention was made of doing any recall-related inspections for ball joints or heat damage, though. I guess I'll wait for the letter to arrive. It'll probably come on the last day of my summer off and then I'll have to deal with the hassle of getting the car to the dealer when I have to go to work. :rolleyes:

I'm in Syracuse (Burdick Mazda)......I brought in my car today to get my keyless transmitters programmed; I just got it a month go and the dealership lost the original set.

Anyways, I asked to have the thermal damage recall checked out. I brought the letter (dated July 8th) and the TSB bulletin. The service tech had a similar letter dated July 25th which said to suspend all sales of RX-8s. The kicker is that they didn't have the TSB yet to address the issue. I had it with me printed out and he said they couldn't do anything until they received the TSB themselves. Somewhat understandeable but also somewhat not understandeable.........

I'm getting the distinct impression that some dealers are playing doggo. People keep cold calling at the dealers asking for the recall inspections to be carried out. No wonder they're getting pissed off. Wait for the letter people.
Regards,
Gomez.

this heat issue..i wonder if thats what cause my o2 sensor to melt makin my CEL turn on... well the dealer changed the 02 sensor(after my rp supercat install) for me and now the CEL is back on..

Dookie, the rear oxy sensor connector is one thing they're looking at, yeah....

Yeah, that's exactly what happened to me -- they claim that I have something that they don't. In reality, I have something they haven't bothered (or, due to their facility's computer security policies, are unable) to fetch.

As I understand it, the only active recall concerning thermal damage is for inventory vehicles -- vehicles that have not been sold yet. It appears that they're prioritizing inspection and repair of new cars on dealer lots, probably becasue there are fewer there than on the road, they don't want to disrupt sales longer than they have to, and there's a finite quantity of parts available so far. Then the sold vehicle part of the recall campaign will kick in -- more parts shipped to dealers and letters mailed to owners. (No sense in sending letters to owners unless the dealers are prepared with the necessary parts, right?)

I echo the advice posted here by a number of folks: Wait for your letter to arrive. Meanwhile, make sure Mazda has your correct address. (US owners can click here to contact Mazda North American Operations.)

My own case is a little different, I think, because the dealership sold me the car during the freeze -- shame on them for that.

Rosenthal TSB Site Down
 

Please check...I hope it is just my computer. I tried to print the Brake TSB.....no luck!!

Joe

I almost had a heart attack! :eek:

But I think it is just you're computer for some reason? I just tried and had no problems... here is the link to the TSB's on Rosenthal's site:

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ins_index.html

And here are the direct links to the Brake TSB's:

SQUEAL NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES DURING BRAKING
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...6-04-1369b.pdf

SNAPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS - 18" WHEELS
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...2-04-1301b.pdf

Hope this helps!

--Tigger!

If you guys are worried about losing the stuff off the Rosenthal site, just save the lot to your hard drive now.

Why is "sharward" calling Mazda in the first place? All the information that someone needs about the recall is on this site. And if it is something that they don't understand, call your dealership. No one ever gets anywhere call customer service. Take a pill and chill. Rosenthal is a great resource for alot of us. From the sound of your call it was useless. The recall info on Rosenthal site is pretty straight forward. You will get a recall notice in the mail if your car is affected. Plain and simple.

Because both Gomez and zoom44 urged me to escalate the matter . . .
. . . and the dealer told me that the only way they would follow the instructions I had printed is if they were attached to my record on Mazda's database.
My dealership refused to take my word that the instructions were legitimate. If not attached to my record, the instructions I printed for them are basically worthless (in their opinion).
I'm sorry you feel that way, but that kind of blanket statement is simply not true. I did get someplace with Customer Service -- not unlike past experiences with other companies too, BTW. Reread my post if you need to. Plus, with several years of customer service call center experience under my belt, I know how to complain in such a way that people usually want to help me.
That kind of tone isn't necessary. Besides, I asked for advice here . . .
. . . and the advice I received was, unequivocally, escalate immediately. And that's the advice I took.
I couldn't agree more...
Again, I disagree. I have the name and number of the representative and a promise that she will make sure I get the full inspection done when the recall becomes active. My concern was (and is) that my vehicle would be skipped because of the quickie inspection that was already done.
Yes, it is, but notice that Rosenthal's site doesn't contain the "dealer inventory" instructions that I obtained from my delaer.
Again (and I'm getting tired of repeating this), my vehicle was sold to me during a time that no Mazda dealers should have been selling RX-8s (meaning, allowing customers to take delivery). My dealer was, possibly unknowingly, in violation of federal law in selling the car to me when they did.

I get that you are blaming me for possibly putting Rosenthal on the hot seat for posting what might be considered internal/confidential documents for the public to access. I surely don't want to see that resource dry up either. However, if indeed they have no authority to post those documents, and an unintended consequence of my escalation causes that resource to be taken away, I'm not going to apologize for that. . . Especially since I was anything but thoughtless in my decision to escalate to MNAO.

Bottom line: if Rosenthal doesn't have authority to post the documents for our benefit, then they shouldn't have posted them.

As of this moment, Rosenthal's library of RX-8 Parts & Service Bulletins appears intact and operational.

Thanks for considering and respecting my position in all of this.

Tommy from Rosenthal has been around a while, he can look after himself.... :)

Just a quick note the 2005 RX-8 Thermal Damage Inspection / Repair Recall and the RX-8 Control Arm/Ball Joint Problems RECALL are affecting European market also.
The second one (Control arm etch) affects only cars produced by 12/03.
In Greece we received letters from Mazda about these two recalls to get cars in for ECU software upgrade and check/repairs.

Sharward, The best way to get quick action is to contact the regional service manager. They are the point man between the dealerships and the manufacturer. Might help you in the future. Whether it is has to do with customer service, warranty work, or maintenance from the dealer. Sorry if I sounded like I was attacking you, didn't mean it.

Great idea -- I don't know why I didn't think of that! I was successful on a couple of past occasions with other cars I've owned dealing with the "zone rep." I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time.
No worries. :cool: Thanks.

:eek: OMG it finally happened - hopefully what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!

Cheers,
Orange

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...id=56330&stc=1

Latest info to hand......the recall letter will be going out shortly. Dealers are now receiving substantial numbers of the tank insulation pad for the Group 1 retailed vehicles. The numbers of pads shipped by MNAO to the dealer is in proportion to the number of affected RX-8's that dealer sold, and further shipments are scheduled on an as required basis.

If you own a Group 1 car, book in fairly early (after receiving the recall letter....) if you want to take advantage of this initial bulk shipment. Once this allocation has been used, the dealer will have to order one by one as customers book in for the recall inspection. This system allows Mazda some flexibility as many cars are no longer garaged in the district they were purchased from.

Regards,
Gomez.

That is funny

FYI - just got the call from my dealer. They asked me to go ahead and keep the rental they provided my until Tuesday. They have partially completed the 3305G recall procedure and found the gas tank was deformed (melted) and will need to be replaced. Once they get the new tank in they will install and complete the procedure.

Can you give us a little info on your car? Like has it ever flooded to your knowledge, mileage, warranty repairs other problems and so on. That would be of great interest to the forum members.

yup ever drag raced and so forth?

So I have not recieved a letter yet, but my dealer called me and said they had the flash in and can get my car in for the work. They said that is the only recall work for my car. Do I take it in to them? It is scheduled for later next week. Just curious. I am going to call MNAO tomorrow to see what they say. I have been patiently awaiting the letter, but I am a little concerned now.

letters havent gone out yet. but may go out this week

TJ- has this car lived in western N.Y. it's entire life. I know it's been hot in the Buffalo area this summer but am surprised that the gas tank is deformed Let us know the outcome .