Vehicle recall 17V796000 · December 11, 2017
Aston Martin DB9, Rapide and 3 more models
A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V796000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 2017
- Filed by
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Manufacturer campaign
- RA-07-0028
- Owner notification
- February 5, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,493
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Aston Martin DB9 (2009-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Aston Martin DBS (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Aston Martin Rapide (2010-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Aston Martin Vanquish (2014): 2014
- Aston Martin Virage (2012): 2012
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