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Mazda CX-90 2024technical service bulletin

Bulletin SA-041-23 · NHTSA communication 10240490 · issued Jul 19, 2023

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2024
model years
1
vehicle entries

Official summary

The 7G large platform utilizes a new 8-speed automatic transmission. Due to changes in the parking lock mechanism, which is now hydraulically operated, the neutral range in the transmission can only be achieved if the engine is running (or Ready-On for PHEV). With this design, there is no provision to manually engage neutral. This can cause challenges to dealers, customers, or towing providers when a vehicle cannot start. In the event that a vehicle cannot be started or achieve ready-on, wheel dollies must be used to allow the vehicle to be rolled and moved NOTE: The following procedure is for

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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.