Aston Martin DB11 And Vantage Recalled For Tyres And Transmissions
Aston Martin has issued a recall in Australia this week, targeting its V8 Vantage and DB11 models. Vantage models sold locally between December 2010 and July of 2013 may be subject to a failing hydraulic hose connector, servicing the seven-speed &lsquo
Aston Martin has issued a recall in Australia this week, targeting its V8 Vantage and DB11 models.
Vantage models sold locally between December 2010 and July of 2013 may be subject to a failing hydraulic hose connector, servicing the seven-speed ‘Sportshift’, ‘Auto-Shift Manual’ (ASM) transmission.
The connector supports a hose carrying hydraulic fluid for the clutch system, and a leak could allow the fluid to escape. A lack of fluid could render the clutch system inoperable, and the driver may find they have reduced control over the vehicle.
A total of 19 vehicles are affected by the recall.
The recall process will include a replacement support bracket and related parts, with works performed at no cost to owners. Works could take up to 6.5 hours.
Further, V8 Vantage models with the ‘SportShift I and II’ transmission are also on the recall list, built between July 2010 and August 2012.
Aston says a software update, due to be performed during a service, was incomplete, as it did not include instructions to delete stored clutch adaptions and wear-index data.
Symptoms of the software glitch may include a ‘missing’ transmission at certain throttle positions, or a gear-change performed without command from the driver.
A warning light may be visible in the instrument cluster, and the system may revert to a protective operating mode to prevent the clutch from overheating.
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