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NHTSARecalled Jul 14, 2014 · #14V425000

Transmission Shift To Neutral

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Transmission Shift To Neutral
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Model numbers
DB9
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice