Aston Martin communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
The short version
Aston Martin The Americas reported a problem with the automatic transmission control module (tcm/pcm/tecm). Here is what owners need to know.
A communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) can cause the transmission park pawl to not engage.
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.
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TCM software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-796.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009–2016 | Aston Martin DB9 |
| 2009–2012 | Aston Martin DBS |
| 2010–2015 | Aston Martin Rapide |
| 2014 | Aston Martin Vanquish |
| 2012 | Aston Martin Virage |
What changed
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