ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2012: POWER TRAIN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V391000

Make Model Year
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-18 2017-06-21 2017-06-22

Production Dates: 2010-11-25 - 2013-09-13

Manufacturers Involved: Aston Martin The Americas

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RA-07-0024

Component: POWER TRAIN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 179

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Aston Martin the Americas "Aston Martin" is recalling certain 2011-2014 V8 Vantage vehicles equipped with 7-speed Auto-Shift Manual "ASM" "SportShift II" transmissions. A connector for the clutch fluid line may break, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Consequence

The loss of hydraulic fluid may prevent the vehicle from shifting out of the gear that it is in. Additionally, if the vehicle is being 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.

Remedy

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install a support bracket to hold pipe securely in position, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-07-0024.

Notes

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.