RA-07-0024: Connector failure on V8 Vantage 7-Speed SportShift II Transmission

Applies to

V8 Vantage (2005-2017), V8 Vantage S Coupé (2011-2017), V8 Vantage Roadster (2007-2017), V8 Vantage S Roadster (2011-2017).

V8 Vantage S Coupé (2011-2017): Factory document, page 1: "Applicable to: All USA Dealers". "V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster with 7-Speed "SportShift II" transmission from November 2010 thru September 2013.". "Refer to the separately published list of VINs". These are manufacturing windows; confirm the affected VIN and transmission.
V8 Vantage Roadster (2007-2017): Factory document, page 1: "Applicable to: All USA Dealers". "V8 Vantage Coupe and Roadster with 7-Speed "SportShift II" transmission from March 2012 thru September 2013.". "Refer to the separately published list of VINs". These are manufacturing windows; confirm the affected VIN and transmission.
V8 Vantage S Roadster (2011-2017): Factory document, page 1: "Applicable to: All USA Dealers". "V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster with 7-Speed "SportShift II" transmission from November 2010 thru September 2013.". "Refer to the separately published list of VINs". These are manufacturing windows; confirm the affected VIN and transmission.

Variants: V8 Vantage Coupe and Roadster with 7-Speed "SportShift II" transmission from March 2012 thru September 2013. USA vehicles only., V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster with 7-Speed "SportShift II" transmission from November 2010 thru September 2013. USA vehicles only..

VIN applicability: Refer to the separately published list of VINs.

Years beside model names identify production generations, not confirmed affected years. For a specific car, confirm the VIN with Aston Martin or an authorised specialist. Do not assume every vehicle in the model family is affected.

Issue and owner context

Aston Martin the Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2011-2014 V8 Vantage vehicles equipped with 7-speed Auto-Shift Manual (ASM) "SportShift II" transmissions. A connector for the clutch fluid line may break, resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Aston Martin's repair

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install a support bracket to hold pipe securely in position, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017.

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Confirmed factory information

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Factory model field: V8 Vantage and V8 Vantage S with 7-Speed SportShift II Transmission. Confirm the specified variant and VIN before arranging work.

The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. Catalogue years identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.

Factory document, page 1: "Applicable to: All USA Dealers". "V8 Vantage Coupe and Roadster with 7-Speed "SportShift II" transmission from March 2012 thru September 2013.". "V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster with 7-Speed "SportShift II" transmission from November 2010 thru September 2013.". "Refer to the separately published list of VINs".

Aston Martin: RA-07-0024, Connector failure on V8 Vantage 7-Speed SportShift II Transmission.
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