The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V389000·Announced 2017-06-21

Aston Martin Recalls 2011-2012 V8 Vantage for Transmission Software Conflict

Aston Martin is recalling 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicles because updated software may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (transmission shifting to neutral) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America is recalling certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicles. The recall involves 315 vehicles in the United States.

The affected vehicles received updated transmission and engine control software that may conflict with pre-existing clutch settings. This conflict may cause the transmission to shift to neutral or enable a clutch protection mode that results in abrupt gear shifts. If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the clutch system software free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Category
Vehicle — Transmission / Powertrain
Hazard
Affected units
315

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • V8 VANTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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