Aston Martin recall: Power train
What is wrong
Aston Martin the Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2014 V8 Vantage vehicles equipped with 7-speed Auto-Shift Manual (ASM) "SportShift II" transmissions. A connector for the clutch fluid line may break, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
What could happen
The loss of hydraulic fluid may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of the gear that it is in. Additionally, if the vehicle is being driven when the fluid level significantly drops, the transmission may shift to an emergency neutral as the vehicle comes to a stop. If the driver ignores the dash warning message and exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install a support bracket to hold pipe securely in position, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0024.
Vehicles covered
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2011–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V391000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 21, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 18, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 179
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 25, 2010 to Sep 13, 2013
- Part
- Power train
- Maker's own recall number
- RA-07-0024
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.