Aisin Transmission Control Module Recall for Mazda and Fiat Vehicles
Aisin World Corp. of America is recalling Transmission Control Modules for 2016-2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 and 2017-2019 Fiat 124 vehicles. Incorrect programming may cause unexpected downshifting and abrupt deceleration.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission control module) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Aisin World Corp. of America (Aisin AW) is recalling certain Transmission Control Modules (TCM) sold for use in 2016-2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 and 2017-2019 Fiat 124 vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The affected part numbers are PSPD189E1, PEFB189E1B, PAC6189E1A, PEFB189E1A, PEFB189E1C, 50052911, PEFB189E1D, 50053305, and 50054938.
Due to incorrect programming of the Transmission Control Module, certain conditions may cause the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift and abruptly decelerate. If a vehicle downshifts unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy programs will be conducted by both Mazda and FCA US. Owners may contact Mazda or FCA US for additional information, or 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) recall
- Manufacturer
- Aisin World Corp. of America
- Affected units
- 24,265
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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