Aston Martin recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Movement of the lower control arm will influence the driver's control of the steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Aston Martin Db9 2007–2008
- Aston Martin Dbs 2007–2008
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2007–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V449000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aston Martin
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 28, 2010
- Owners notified
- Nov 11, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,090
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2007 to Sep 30, 2007
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
- Maker's own recall number
- RA-04-0014
Notes
Aston martin safety recall no. Ra-04-0014.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Aston Martin recall: Power train Jun 21, 2017
- Aston Martin recall: Power train Jun 21, 2017
- Aston Martin recall: Power train Jun 21, 2017
- Aston Martin recall: Latches/locks/linkages Dec 16, 2015
- Aston Martin recall: Seats Nov 25, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Vehicle speed control Jan 16, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.