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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Recall 17V390: Transmission fluid leak can cause loss of gear and rollaway

NHTSA campaign 17V390, reported June 21, 2017, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A connector on the transmission fluid lines may break, causing a hydraulic fluid leak. Losing fluid can keep the transmission from shifting out of the gear it is in. If the fluid level drops significantly while driving, the transmission may shift into an emergency neutral as the car stops.

If the warning message on the dashboard is ignored and the driver leaves the vehicle without setting the parking brake, the car may roll away. Either situation raises the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets at no charge. Owners can contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100 and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V390Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Component
POWER TRAIN
Problem
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2012 V8 Vantage vehicles equipped with 6-speed Auto-Shift Manual (ASM) transmissions. A connector for the transmission fluid lines may break resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Risk
The loss of hydraulic fluid may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of the gear that it is in. Additionally, if the vehicle is being driven when the fluid level significantly drops, the transmission may shift to an emergency neutral as the vehicle comes to a stop. If the driver ignores the dash warning message and exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0023.
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.

Affected vehicles

Aston Martin V8 Vantage2012