Aston Martin The Americas | NHTSA Recall #17V390000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V390000 by Aston Martin The Americas. Affecting 2012 v8 vantage vehicles equipped with 6-speed auto-shift manual (asm) transmissions Includes 6 affected units, Possible Transmission Hydraulic Fluid Leak, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012 v8 vantage vehicles equipped with 6-speed auto-shift manual (asm) transmissions

Defect Summary

Aston martin the americas (aston martin) is recalling certain 2012 v8 vantage vehicles equipped with 6-speed auto-shift manual (asm) transmissions. a connector for the transmission fluid lines may break resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Corrective Action

Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets, 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-07-0023.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V390000
Manufacturer: Aston Martin The Americas
Report Received Date: 2017-06-21T00:00:00
Subject: Possible transmission hydraulic fluid leak
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RA-07-0023
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Aston martin the americas (aston martin) is recalling certain 2012 v8 vantage vehicles equipped with 6-speed auto-shift manual (asm) transmissions. a connector for the transmission fluid lines may break resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pipe, connector assembly, and related brackets, 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-07-0023.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.67

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NHTSA ID: 17V390000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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