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NHTSARecalled Jun 21, 2017 · #17V389000

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

Product details

Product
Loss of Drive from Incorrect Clutch Software
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice