NHTSA Complaint #10743456 — 2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10743456
Vehicle	2008 MAZDA MAZDASPEED3
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 24, 2015
Date Filed	July 25, 2015
Mileage	86,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

WHILE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AT LOW SPEED, THE SHIFTER FOR MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. AFTER COASTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND REMOVING THE CONSOLE, I DISCOVERED IT SNAPPED IN HALF AT THE LOCATION OF THE RETENTION PIN.

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