NHTSA Recall 17V389000
Filed by Aston Martin The Americas. Component: Power Train. Reported 2017-06-21. An estimated 315 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign 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.