Aston Martin Vantage: Transmission Can Change Gear Without Control From Driver
Recall Summary Aston Martin is recalling 290 Vantage vehicles because the automatic transmission can unexpectedly shift into neutral or change gears without driver input following a software update. The issue stems from old clutch adjustment settings remaining in the system after the update, making them incompatible with the new software. The fix involves reinstalling the clutch software and recalibrating the system.
- Recalling firm
- ASTON MARTIN
- Product
- Vehicles: ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE. Units affected: 290
- Reason
- As part of a software update the stored adjustment settings for the automatic clutch were not deleted and re-taught. These stored settings are incompatible with the updated software and can result in incorrect operation in certain circumstances. This may adversely affect gear changes including uncommanded selection of neutral. If neutral is selected manual gear selection will be available. Remedy: On affected vehicles the clutch software will be re-installed and the system re-taught.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-06-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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