01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2007 Aston Martin Dbs recall campaigns
NHTSA 17V795000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 11, 2017
- Potential units
- 1,953campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Why it matters: If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
Owner notification: February 8, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Aston Martin The Americas
NHTSA 14V753000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- November 25, 2014
- Potential units
- 7,256campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Why it matters: If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Owner notification: January 12, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
NHTSA 10V449000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- September 28, 2010
- Potential units
- 1,090campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Aston martin is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 db9 coupe, db9 volante, v8 vantage coupe, v8 vantage roadster, and dbs coupe vehicles. the front bottom suspension arm cam bolt could crack along its shank allowing the lower control arm to move.
Why it matters: Movement of the lower control arm will influence the driver's control of the steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower control arm cam bolts. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 11, 2010. owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.
Owner notification: November 11, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: ASTON MARTIN
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH