Component Description
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Mazda North American Operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150420
End Date Of Manufacturing
20181211
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
14370
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190314
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20190201
Record Creation Date
20190208
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.
