Aston Martin Rapide S (2014) – 14V425000

Defect Description For Recall

Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America (Aston Martin) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Db9 And Rapide S Vehicles Manufactured June 2013 To July 2014. Due To A Faulty Circuit Board, The Transmissions In The Affected Vehicles May Inadvertently Shift To Neutral Without Input From The Driver.

Make Of Vehicle

ASTON MARTIN

Model Of Vehicle

RAPIDE S

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

14V425000

Component Description

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Effect Of Defect

If The Transmission Shifts To Neutral, The Driver Will Not Be Able To Maintain Speed Or Move The Vehicle Out Of Traffic, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Affected Circuit Boards, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In October 2014. Owners May Contact Aston Martin Customer Service At 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin’S Number For This Recall Is Ra-07-0018. Note: If The Vehicle Exhibits This Problem, Owners Are Advised To Turn Off The Ignition And Then Restart The Car Which May Allow The Car To Be Driven Out Of Harm’S Way.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America

Start Of Manufacture

20130601

End Of Manufacture

20140730

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

440

Date Owners Notified

20141002

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Aston Martin The Americas

Date Report Received

20140714

Make Campaign Number

RA-07-0018

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard