This document is retained because it is relevant to the requested model catalogue, but its original source and exact applicability have not yet been confirmed. Do not treat the summary below as a confirmed factory instruction.
Applies to
DBS (2007-2012), DB9 (2004-2016), V8 Vantage (2005-2017).
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
Gear change cables are held into a bracket above the transaxle by spring loaded sleeves. the cables can come out of the bracket, if this happens some of the gears can not be selected.
Aston Martin's repair
The repair details require the authoritative source document before they can be published as confirmed factory information.
Factory document
The metadata and source status are available here. Once an authoritative, suitable PDF is located, it can be added without changing this page or duplicating the record.
Sources and evidence
Confirmed factory information
No confirmed factory source has been attached to this record yet.
NHTSA record 10028144 lists this communication. A readable factory PDF could not be verified, so this remains a pending research record.
Model links are NHTSA-indexed candidates; exact engine, variant and VIN applicability remains unconfirmed. Do not treat this entry as a factory repair instruction.
Aston.club summary
This page summarises the document's owner-facing relevance. Use the preserved source for its full applicability, repair procedure, and limitations.