Component Description
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Aston Martin The Americas
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20080213
End Date Of Manufacturing
20160721
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
3493
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180205
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Aston Martin The Americas
Report Received Date
20171211
Record Creation Date
20171215
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Body Class
Coupe
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED
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