Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 17V-796 · Aston Martin vehicles
Aston Martin The Americas recall 17V-796 covers 3,493 Aston Martin vehicles for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V796000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 46 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 13, 2008 to July 21, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.