Aston Martin DB9, Rapide S Recall R/2014/078: Intermittent Fault With Transmission Control Switches, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Jul 2014
- Launched
- 313
- vehicles in the UK
- RA-07-0018
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB9, Rapide S vehicles. The transmission switches have a chrome plating surround. The dealer will replace existing switches with updated version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The transmission switches have a chrome plating surround. This can interact with the printed circuit board within the switches and create an intermittent earth path to other surrounding parts In the subject vehicles this can cause the transmission to default to neutral without any driver input for gear selection resulting in a loss drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INTERMITTENT FAULT WITH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCHES Defect: On affected vehicles the transmission switches have a chrome plating surround. This can interact with the printed circuit board within the switches and create an intermittent earth path to other surrounding parts In the subject vehicles this can cause the transmission to default to neutral without any driver input for gear selection resulting in a loss drive. Remedy: Replace existing switches with updated version. Brakes and steering are not affected.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the transmission to default to neutral without any driver input for gear selection resulting in a loss drive.
The Fix
The dealer will replace existing switches with updated version.
Are You Affected?
DB9, Rapide S may be included. Aston Martin estimates 313 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 RA-07-0018 or the DVSA reference R/2014/078. 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 | |
| DB9Throttle pedal may fail | Low | R/2013/067 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2013/067 on 29 May 2013, for throttle pedal may fail. The one launched after it was R/2014/163 on 2 Dec 2014, for seat may overheat. You can also see every Aston Martin recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/078, launched 16 July 2014. 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.