CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles received updated transmission and engine control software that may conflict with the existing clutch settings. As a result, the transmission may shift into neutral, or the clutch protection mode may activate and cause abrupt gear shifts.
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should be alert to unexpected shifting behavior.
Aston Martin will notify affected owners. Dealers will reinstall the clutch system software at no charge. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 20112012 |
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