Aston Martin Recalls 2012 V8 Vantage for Transmission Fluid Leak Risk
Aston Martin is recalling 2012 V8 Vantage vehicles because a transmission connector may break, causing a fluid leak that could prevent shifting or cause the vehicle to roll away.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission connector) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America is recalling certain 2012 V8 Vantage vehicles equipped with 6-speed Auto-Shift Manual (ASM) transmissions. The recall addresses a defect where a connector for the transmission fluid lines may break, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
The loss of hydraulic fluid may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of the current gear. Additionally, if the vehicle is driven when the fluid level significantly drops, the transmission may shift to an emergency neutral as the vehicle comes to a stop. If the driver ignores the dash warning message and exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets, free of charge. The recall began July 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
- Affected units
- 6
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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