Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ASTON MARTIN
Model Of Vehicle
V8 VANTAGE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
17V389000
Component Description
Electrical System:Software
Effect Of Defect
If The Transmission Shifts Into Neutral Or Does Not Operate As Intended, There Is An Increased The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America
Start Of Manufacture
20101125
End Of Manufacture
20120816
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
315
Date Owners Notified
20170818
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Date Report Received
20170621
Make Campaign Number
RA-07-0022