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Aston Martin 2009–2016 Power Train recall

Recalled December 11, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17V796000 · Aston Martin

Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
3,493 units

Description

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 to do

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.

Product
Aston Martin DB9 · Aston Martin DBS · Aston Martin RAPIDE · Aston Martin VANQUISH · Aston Martin VIRAGE
Manufacturer(s)
Aston Martin The Americas

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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