Aston Martin recall: Power train
What is wrong
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicles. The affected vehicles received updated transmission and engine control software which may conflict with the pre-existing clutch settings and may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, or enable clutch protection mode which give abrupt gear shifts.
What could happen
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall clutch system software, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0022.
Vehicles covered
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V389000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 18, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 315
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 25, 2010 to Aug 16, 2012
- Part
- Power train; Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- RA-07-0022
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 Jun 21, 2017
- Aston Martin recall: Power train Jun 21, 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.