NHTSA recall campaign
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What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →