NHTSA Recall # | 104833 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V425000 |
MFG Compaign # | RA-07-0018 |
Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda of North America |
Supplier | ASTON MARTIN |
Brand | ASTON MARTIN |
Model | RAPIDE S |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 02/10/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/07/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/07/14 |
Report created | 15/07/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 440 |
Defect summary | Aston martin lagonda of north america (aston martin) is recalling certain model year 2014 db9 and rapide s vehicles manufactured june 2013 to july 2014. Due to a faulty circuit board, the transmissions in the affected vehicles may inadvertently shift to neutral without input from the driver. |
Consequence summary | If the transmission shifts to neutral, the driver will not be able to maintain speed or move the vehicle out of traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected circuit boards, free of charge. The recall began in october 2014. Owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston martin's number for this recall is ra-07-0018. Note: if the vehicle exhibits this problem, owners are advised to turn off the ignition and then restart the car which may allow the car to be driven out of harm's way. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |