Vehicle recall 05V317000 · July 7, 2005
2004-2005 Mazda RX-8
If certain passenger vehicles are parked and the engine is operated at high rpm's for an excessive length of time, some of the parts around the exhaust system can melt and…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- If certain passenger vehicles are parked and the engine is operated at high rpm's for an excessive length of time, some of the parts around the exhaust system can melt and produce a variety of malfunctions. Problems caused by the excessive heat build-up can range from inoperative oxygen sensor, neutral switch and back up lights, problems with the parking brakes, malfunctions of the gas gauge and/or possible fuel leaks resulting from heat damage to the fuel tank.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace parts. The recall began on August 30, 2005. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
- Notes
- Mazda recall NO.3305G.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V317000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 7, 2005
- Filed by
- MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
- Manufacturer campaign
- 3305G
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda RX-8 (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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