NHTSA recall 19V-072 (19V072000)
power train recall reported February 1, 2019 - about 14,370 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V072000
- Also written as
- 19V-072
- Manufacturer number
- 3019A
- Reported
- February 1, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~14,370
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-072 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.