Aston Martin recall: Power train
What is wrong
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2014 DB9 and Rapide S vehicles manufactured June 2013 to July 2014. Due to a faulty circuit board, the transmissions in the affected vehicles may inadvertently shift to neutral without input from the driver.
What could happen
If the transmission shifts to neutral, the driver will not be able to maintain speed or move the vehicle out of traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0018. Note: If the vehicle exhibits this problem, owners are advised to turn off the ignition and then restart the car which may allow the car to be driven out of harm's way.
Vehicles covered
- Aston Martin Db9 2014
- Aston Martin Rapide S 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V425000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 14, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 2, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 440
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2013 to Jul 30, 2014
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- RA-07-0018
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Aston Martin recall: Power train Dec 11, 2017
- Aston Martin recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2017
- Aston Martin recall: Latches/locks/linkages Dec 16, 2015
- Aston Martin recall: Seats Nov 25, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Vehicle speed control Jan 16, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Vehicle speed control May 29, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.