Recall
Aston Martin V8 Vantage — 17V389000
NHTSA ID
17V389000
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2017-06-21
Component
POWER TRAIN
Units Affected
315
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RA-07-0022
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.