Recall 17V389000 — POWER TRAIN Defect in 2011-2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
RECALL This recall affects up to 315 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V389000 |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda of North America |
| Vehicles Affected | 315 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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