CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2019 MX-5 (Miata) vehicles with automatic transmissions. Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate.
- Risk
- If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3019A.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain automatic-transmission vehicles have incorrect programming in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). Under certain conditions, the transmission may unexpectedly downshift and decelerate abruptly.
This is dangerous because a sudden downshift can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will reprogram the TCM with corrected software at no charge. Mazda will notify affected owners, and you can also contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4, referencing recall number 3019A. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda !MX-5 | 2016201720182019 |
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