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Aston Martin DB9 Recall 17V796: Car May Roll Away If Parked on a Slope Without Brake

NHTSA campaign 17V796, reported December 11, 2017, 3,493 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A communication error between the engine control module and the transmission control module can keep the transmission park pawl from engaging when the car is put in Park. If the vehicle is stopped on a slope and the driver gets out without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Always set the parking brake fully before leaving the driver's seat, especially when parked on any incline. Owners can contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988 for more information. Aston Martin will notify owners, and the repair is a free transmission control module software update performed by dealers. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018.

You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or by asking an authorized dealer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V796Aston Martin The Americas
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Aston Martin DB920092010201120122013201420152016
Aston Martin DBS2009201020112012
Aston Martin Rapide201020112012201320142015
Aston Martin Vanquish2014
Aston Martin Virage2012