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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Recall 17V391: Clutch Fluid Leak Can Cause Unexpected Shifts or Rollaway

NHTSA campaign 17V391, reported June 21, 2017, 179 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A connector on the clutch fluid line in the automated manual transmission can break, causing hydraulic fluid to leak. Losing fluid can prevent the car from shifting out of its current gear. If the fluid drops significantly while driving, the transmission may shift into an emergency neutral as the vehicle slows to a stop.

This creates a crash risk. If the dashboard warning message is ignored and the driver exits without setting the parking brake, the vehicle may roll away. Owners should respond to any transmission warning promptly.

The repair is free at an authorized dealer, where a support bracket will be installed to hold the pipe securely in position. Owners will be notified by mail, or can contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100 (recall RA-07-0024). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V391Aston Martin The Americas
Component
POWER TRAIN
Problem
Aston Martin the Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2014 V8 Vantage vehicles equipped with 7-speed Auto-Shift Manual (ASM) "SportShift II" transmissions. A connector for the clutch fluid line 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 install a support bracket to hold pipe securely in position, 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-07-0024.
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

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