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Recall 17V-796

Aston Martin The Americas recalled the 2009 to 2016 Aston Martin DB9 and 4 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-796
Reported
December 11, 2017
Vehicles affected
3,493 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

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-[removed]. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0028.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles