Mazda RX8 Recall R/2004/029: Possible Cracking Of Dynamic Damper Heat Insulator, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 7 May 2004
- Launched
- 119
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/029
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled RX8 vehicles built between 28 July 2003 and 29 August 2003. The dynamic damper heat insulator which is installed on the manual transmission may crack causing abnormal noise. The dealer will replace the insulator with a modified one. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The dynamic damper heat insulator which is installed on the manual transmission may crack causing abnormal noise. In the worst case the insulator may become detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CRACKING OF DYNAMIC DAMPER HEAT INSULATOR Defect: The dynamic damper heat insulator which is installed on the manual transmission may crack causing abnormal noise. In the worst case the insulator may become detached. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the insulator with a modified one.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible cracking of dynamic damper heat insulator.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the insulator with a modified one.
Are You Affected?
RX8 built between 28 July 2003 and 29 August 2003 may be included. Mazda estimates 119 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/029. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6, BT-50, RX8Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/084 | |
| RX8Possible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2005/115 | |
| RX8Loss of steering may occur | Urgent | R/2005/114 | |
| RX-8Front lower suspension arm ball joint casting may crack / break | Book soon | R/2018/015 | |
| CX7Lower balljoint may fail | Book soon | R/2017/016 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2004/002 on 7 May 2004, for seat belt may not latch. The one launched after it was R/2004/110 on 11 Sep 2004, for the injector oil seal on the cylinder head cover may become detached. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/029, launched 7 May 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.