Recall 17V391000: 2011–2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Report received

Jun 21, 2017

Manufacturer

Aston Martin The Americas

Potentially affected

179vehicles

Model years

2011–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage1 complaints
• 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage1 complaints
• 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage0 complaints
• 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage0 complaints