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2014 Aston Martin DB9 and Aston Martin Rapide S recall: automatic transmission

Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America reported this safety recall on July 14, 2014. It covers about 440 vehicles.

vehicles affected
440
reported
Jul 14, 2014
owners notified
Oct 2, 2014

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 14V425000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V425000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Aston Martin DB9 and Aston Martin Rapide S automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 14V425000, reported on July 14, 2014, covers about 440 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V425000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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