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🧸 Product GB DE THE NETHERLANDS August 4, 2017

Aston Martin — V8 Vantage

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A connector in the hydraulic clutch system is not sufficiently secured and could fail, leading to loss of clutch fluid. This would result in the malfunction of the clutch system, which could cause a vehicle crash.
Origin
United Kingdom
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This alert was reported 3220 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is about a problem with some Aston Martin V8 Vantage cars. A part in the clutch system may not be held tight enough and could break.

What's happening? If this part breaks, the car could lose fluid in the clutch. This could make the clutch stop working and cause a crash.

Does this affect me? This affects V8 Vantage cars in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands.

What should I do? If you own one of these cars, ask your dealer to check and fix it. Talk to your mechanic if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A connector in the hydraulic clutch system is not sufficiently secured and could fail, leading to loss of clutch fluid. This would result in the malfunction of the clutch system, which could cause a vehicle crash. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
August 4, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/271781

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aston Martin — V8 Vantage. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A connector in the hydraulic clutch system is not sufficiently secured and could fail, leading to loss of clutch fluid. This would result in the malfunction of the clutch system, which could cause a ve...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 4, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Germany, and THE NETHERLANDS.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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