2012 ASTON MARTIN DBS RECALL - #17V796000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 ASTON MARTIN DBS |
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| Manufacturer |
Aston Martin The Americas |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2008 - 9/4/2012 |
| Recalled on |
12/15/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Aston Martin The Americas |
| Owners Notified on |
2/5/2018 |
| # Affected |
3,493 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 ASTON MARTIN DBS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2012 ASTON MARTIN DBS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2012 ASTON MARTIN DBS Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2012 ASTON MARTIN DBS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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