Aston Martin DB9 Recall R/2005/162: Automatic Transmission Parking Brake May Not Engage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Nov 2005
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SAR011
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB9 vehicles. Some vehicles may have been manufactured with an automatic transmission parking brake component which may not have been hardened to the correct specification. The dealer will replace the parking brake pawl guide plate with a quality assured item. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been manufactured with an automatic transmission parking brake component which may not have been hardened to the correct specification. This could result in the transmission parking brake not engaging when park on the transmission is selected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE Defect: Some vehicles may have been manufactured with an automatic transmission parking brake component which may not have been hardened to the correct specification. This could result in the transmission parking brake not engaging when park on the transmission is selected. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake pawl guide plate replaced with a quality assured item.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the transmission parking brake not engaging when park on the transmission is selected.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the parking brake pawl guide plate with a quality assured item.
Are You Affected?
DB9 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 3 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Aston Martin, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Aston Martin.
- Book with any franchised Aston Martin dealer, quoting the campaign code SAR011 or the DVSA reference R/2005/162. See how to get a Aston Martin recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB9, DBS, Rapide S, Vanquish and 1 moreVehicle may roll away | Urgent | R/2017/345 | |
| DB9, DBS, Vanquish, VirageMovement of seat may damage battery supply cable | Urgent | R/2017/343 | |
| DB9, DBS, Vanquish, VirageRisk of short-circuit in battery supply cable | Urgent | R/2016/082 | |
| DB9, DBS, ONE77, Vantage and 2 moreSeat may overheat | Urgent | R/2014/163 | |
| DB9, Rapide SIntermittent fault with transmission control switches | Low | R/2014/078 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2005/010 on 18 Jan 2005, for rear brake pressure reducing valves connected incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2006/021 on 8 Feb 2006, for engine may not start. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/162, launched 18 November 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.