Electrical system: softwareRecall 17V-389 · 2011–2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America recall 17V-389 covers 315 2011–2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V389000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 25, 2010 to August 16, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.