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Recall 17V-389

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America recalled the 2011 to 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: Power train; Electrical system (software).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-389
Reported
June 21, 2017
Vehicles affected
315 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0022.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles