Brakes/Interior - Parking Brake Lever Cover Broken

TSB: 04-002/06

2004-2005 RX-8

BROKEN PARKING BRAKE LEVER COVER

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2004-2005 RX-8 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1FE******157838 (produced before July 1, 2005)

DESCRIPTION
During cold weather, some vehicles may experience one or more of the following issues with the parking brake lever:

^ The parking brake lever cover is broken.

^ The parking brake lever cannot be lowered completely and the parking brake warning light stays illuminated.

^ When operating the parking brake lever, the center console may move and/or shift.





In temperatures at or below -0°C (32°F) the plastic material of the parking brake lever cover can become brittle and may break easily. On vehicles built after July 1st, 2005, the plastic material of the parking brake lever cover has been changed to prevent cracking.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.

2. Replace the parking brake lever with a modified one. Refer to Workshop manual section 04-12 PARKING BRAKE LEVER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:

^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the Warranty Wizard for warranty term information.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.





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