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2009-2016 Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin DBS and others recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Aston Martin The Americas reported this safety recall on December 11, 2017. It covers about 3,493 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,493
reported
Dec 11, 2017
owners notified
Feb 5, 2018

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 17V796000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V796000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2016 Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin DBS and others control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?

Yes. Recall 17V796000, reported on December 11, 2017, covers about 3,493 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V796000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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