Aston Martin Rapide recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 11, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Aston Martin The Americas recalls 2009–2016 Aston Martin — 5 models

Recall number

17V796000

Brand / firm

Aston Martin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,493 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.