Recall 19E008000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission, Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA recall 19E008000 · announced February 6, 2019 · Aisin Aw · 24,265 units affected

The problem

Aisin World Corp. of America (Aisin AW) is recalling certain Transmission Control Modules (TCM), part numbers PSPD189E1, PEFB189E1B, PAC6189E1A, PEFB189E1A, PEFB189E1C, 50052911, PEFB189E1D, 50053305, and 50054938 sold for use in 2016-2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 and 2017-2019 Fiat 124 vehicles equipped 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.

The risk

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

What to do

Remedy program(s) will be conducted by both Mazda and FCA US. For additional information, see recalls 19V-068 and 19V-072.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.