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Mazda - Transmission software may cause abrupt downshift
Official notice
1 Feb 2019
Last checked
1 Feb 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mazda - Transmission software may cause abrupt downshift. If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2019-02-01.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
14,370
Recall number
3019A
Official notice
2019-02-01
The hazard
The hazard
If the vehicle abruptly downshifts, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Mazda. Contact: Mazda North American Operations.
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