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NHTSARecalled Dec 11, 2017 · #17V796000

Park Pawl may not Engage, Allowing Vehicle to Move

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Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Park Pawl may not Engage, Allowing Vehicle to Move
  • 2014 Vanquish
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice