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MAZDA
DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience a message "TCU Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected" in the instrument cluster. Additional symptoms that may occur: Connected Vehicle One Time Passcode (OTP) may fail. Connected Vehicle Remote functions may fail. The following DTC's may be stored: B1252:87-8B:TCU - COMMUNICATION ERROR…
MAZDA
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-012/26 04/17/26, 03/04/26 and 02/26/2026 DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience a message "TCU Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected" in the instrument cluster. Additional symptoms that may occur: Connected Vehicle One T…
MAZDA
Some customers may experience a message "TCU Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected" in the instrument cluster. Additional symptoms that may occur: Connected Vehicle One Time Passcode (OTP) may fail. • Connected Vehicle Remote functions may fail. • The following DTC's may be stored: B1252:87-8B:TCU - COMMUNICATION ERROR WITH CO…
MAZDA
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red. SA-012/26 02/26/2026 DESCRIPTION Some customers may experience a message "TCU Malfunction. Have the Vehicle Inspected" in the instrument cluster. Additional symptoms that may occur: Connected Vehicle One Time Passcode (OTP) may …
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167A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Buick | ENCORE ↗ | 2020 |
| Buick | ENCORE GX ↗ | 2020 |
| Cadillac | ESCALADE ↗ | 2020 |
| Cadillac | ESCALADE ↗ | 2019 |
| Cadillac | ESCALADE ↗ | 2018 |
| Cadillac | ESCALADE ↗ | 2017 |
| Chevrolet | EQUINOX ↗ | 2015 |
| Chevrolet | EQUINOX ↗ | 2014 |
Can I keep driving?
A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.