ASTON MARTIN 2011-2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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…

Recall #: 17V389000

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Aston Martin recalled Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicl….

ASTON MARTIN 2011-2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE was recalled by Aston Martin in June 21, 2017. Reason: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicles. The affected ve…. Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall clutch system software, free …. Verify recall #17V389000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Aston Martin issued this NHTSA recall-Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage vehicles. The affected ve….

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agency class: June 21, 2017
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #17V389000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17V389000
Date reported	June 21, 2017
Date initiated	June 21, 2017
Recalling firm	Aston Martin
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall clutch system software, free of charge. The recall began August 18, …

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This recall was issued by the NHTSA on June 21, 2017. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17V389000.

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Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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