NHTSA recall 17V389000
Electrical System, Power Train · Aston Martin The Americas
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the transmission shifts into neutral or does not operate as intended, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix: Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall clutch system software, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V389000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.