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    Default RX-8 recall

    http://money.cnn.com/2005/07/21/Auto...ex.htm?cnn=yes

    Does extreme mean autocross or autocross like driving? At least 2005's aren't included.

    edit** I guess this is along with recalls for a heating issue. Bad publicity for a really good car.
    Last edited by wrxmr2eater; 07-21-2005 at 11:24 AM.

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    That stinks!

    Quote Originally Posted by CNN Money
    Separately, NHTSA said Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling 27,800 2004 model-year RX8 cars as cracks may occur in the ball joint socket due to improper forging of the lower control arm. In severe driving conditions, the ball may separate from the socket and a loss of steering may occur, which could result in a crash, NHTSA said.

    I would think that AutoX might be considered a severe condition.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
    That stinks!

    I would think that AutoX might be considered a severe condition.
    Not if your driving!

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