Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ASTON MARTIN
Model Of Vehicle
DBS
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
17V796000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Start Of Manufacture
20080901
End Of Manufacture
20120904
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3493
Date Owners Notified
20180205
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Date Report Received
20171211
Make Campaign Number
RA-07-0028