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Mazda MAZDA3 2017–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin 05-003-17-3389 · NHTSA communication 10123437 · issued Oct 5, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Service Brakes
component
2017–2018
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some customers who drive at elevations higher than 3,300 ft (1,000 m) may complain of a shift shock felt when shifting into 3rd, 5th and/or Reverse with no AT related DTCs stored. The symptom can be temporarily repaired using the AT initial learning procedure, but may recur after multiple driving cycles. Applicable situations: Shifting up: 2-3 or 4-5, Shifting down: 4-3 or 6-5, NOTE: Shifting from 2-3 or 4-3 is more likely to be felt due to the gear ratio. Shifting into Reverse: D-R, N-Ror P-R, Improper control logic of the TCM may cause improper learning of R-3-5 brake engaging speed when the

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.