2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE RECALL - #17V389000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America |
| Manufactured between |
11/25/2010 - 8/16/2012 |
| Recalled on |
6/21/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America |
| Owners Notified on |
8/18/2017 |
| # Affected |
315 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Recall for POWER TRAIN
2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Recall for POWER TRAIN
2012 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Recall for POWER TRAIN
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