NHTSA Campaign 17V389000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Issued by Aston Martin Lagonda of North America · Reported Jun 21, 2017 · 315 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTON MARTIN | V8 VANTAGE | 2011 | 315 |
| ASTON MARTIN | V8 VANTAGE | 2012 | 315 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V389000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.