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NHTSA recall 17V389000

Electrical system › Software

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Reported Jun 21, 2017315 vehicles affectedAston Martin Lagonda of North AmericaMaker’s number RA-07-0022Built Nov 25, 2010 – Aug 16, 2012

The 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.

The risk

If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Electrical system › SoftwarePower train

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Vehicles in this recall

Aston Martin V8 Vantage
20112012

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.