Aston Martin Vantage V8: Powertrain

Affects Aston Martin Vantage V8 · 2011–2012 — about 49 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, a transmission software update may not have been applied correctly which could cause the transmission to go into neutral without warning. This could result in a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will re-install the transmission software update correctly and if necessary, the vehicle clutch system will be repaired or replaced.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational