MAZDA MX-5 2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V072000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | MX-5 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-02-01 | 2019-02-08 |
Production Dates: 2015-04-20 - 2018-12-11
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 3019A
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14370
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
