Attachment I - Dealer Information

CONDITION OF CONCERN

On certain 2004-2005 RX-8 vehicles, if a RX-8 is parked and the engine is operated at high RPMs, excessive heat build-up may affect oxygen sensors, the neutral switch and back up lights causing MIL illumination, and exhaust emission and drivability will be adversely affected. It may also lead to problems with the parking brake cable tube causing loss of parking brake function, malfunctions of the gas gauge and possible damage to the fuel tank causing fuel leaks. Fuel leakage in sufficient quantity in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a vehicle fire.





SUBJECT VEHICLES





OWNER NOTIFICATION

Mazda will notify U.S. owners by first class mail beginning August 30, 2005.





PARTS INFORMATION

The following parts will need replacement ONLY if inspection indicates thermal damage. Parts will be requested on warranty submission and any unnecessary replacements will result in the warranty claim being debited

PARTS ORDERING

Dealers will automatically receive a quantity of Heat Insulator Pads based on the number of retailed 2004-2005 RX-8 vehicles. Parts shipments will begin August 10, 2005 and will arrive on dealers' next stock order. Dealers will receive Heat Insulator Pads by August 19, 2005.

If dealers need additional Heat Insulator Pads after receiving the initial parts shipment, they can be ordered through the normal eMDCS parts order method after August 19, 2005.

NOTE:
To assure all dealers can get parts when needed, we may require an online order form in the future if PDC inventory becomes low. Part orders for fuel tanks will require authorization from the Technical Assistance Hot Line prior to shipment.








WARRANTY CLAIM PROCESSING INFORMATION

RENTAL CAR





A rental car may be provided to the customer if eligible based on the terms and conditions of the Rental Car Reimbursement Program, Policy 12.0. Rental car reimbursements are available only on 2001 and newer vehicles within the mileage and time limitations under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If the customer was placed in a rental car while the campaign was being completed and the vehicle is not within the mileage and time limitations, you must obtain authorization for the rental. Submit a separate claim/problem using the standard rental claim information.

Rental expenses that exceed the two-day limit will require prior DCSM Authorization, as outlined in the Rental Car Reimbursement Program policy.

VERIFY THE VEHICLE NEEDS THE RECALL





1. Verify the vehicle is within the ranges shown.

If the vehicle is within the above ranges, go to step 2.

If vehicle is not within the above ranges, return it to inventory or the customer.

2. Perform a Warranty Vehicle Inquiry using your eMDCS System and inspect vehicle for an Authorized Modification Label RECALL 33050 attached to the vehicle's bulkhead.





eMDCS System - Vehicle Status Inquiry Results

REPAIR PROCEDURES

Please refer to Attachment II.