Vehicle recall 17V389000 · June 21, 2017
2011-2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V389000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 21, 2017
- Filed by
- Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RA-07-0022
- Owner notification
- August 18, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 315
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train; Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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