Aston Martin recall: Power train
What is wrong
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2009-2016 DB9, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2015 Rapide, 2012 Virage, and 2014 Vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Touchtronic II Automatic Transmission. A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
What could happen
If the park pawl does not engage and the vehicle is stopped on a slope and exited without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.
Vehicles covered
- Aston Martin Db9 2009–2016
- Aston Martin Dbs 2009–2012
- Aston Martin Rapide 2010–2015
- Aston Martin Vanquish 2014
- Aston Martin Virage 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V796000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 11, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,493
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 24, 2011 to Sep 7, 2012
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- Maker's own recall number
- RA-07-0028
Notes
Owners may also 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Aston Martin recall: Latches/locks/linkages Dec 16, 2015
- Aston Martin recall: Seats Nov 25, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Vehicle speed control Jan 16, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Vehicle speed control May 29, 2013
- Aston Martin recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2017
- Aston Martin recall: Suspension Sep 28, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.