NHTSARecalled Dec 11, 2017 · #17V796000
Park Pawl may not Engage, Allowing Vehicle to Move
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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
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- UPCs
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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.