Aisin AW Trans recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 6, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Aisin World Corp. of America recalls Aisin AW Trans. Control Module

Recall number

19E008000

Brand / firm

Aisin AW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 24,265 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.