Aston Martin The Americas | NHTSA Recall #17V796000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V796000 by Aston Martin The Americas. Affecting 2009-2016 db9, 2009-2012 dbs, 2010-2015 rapide, 2012 virage, and 2014 vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-speed touchtronic ii automatic transmission Includes 3,493 affected units, Park Pawl may not Engage, Allowing Vehicle to Move, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2009-2016 db9, 2009-2012 dbs, 2010-2015 rapide, 2012 virage, and 2014 vanquish vehicles equipped with a 6-speed touchtronic ii automatic transmission

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V796000
Manufacturer: Aston Martin The Americas
Report Received Date: 2017-12-11T00:00:00
Subject: Park pawl may not engage, allowing vehicle to move
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 3,493

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RA-07-0028
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 64.73

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NHTSA ID: 17V796000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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