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NHTSARecalled Feb 1, 2019 · #19V072000

Transmission Software May Cause Abrupt Downshift

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Transmission Software May Cause Abrupt Downshift
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice