Aston Martin recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
What could happen
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.
Vehicles covered
- Aston Martin Db9 2009–2015
- Aston Martin Dbs 2009–2012
- Aston Martin Rapide 2010–2016
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe 2011–2016
- Aston Martin V12 Zagato 2012–2013
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2010–2016
- Aston Martin Vanquish 2014–2016
- Aston Martin Virage 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V846000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 16, 2015
- Owners notified
- Aug 10, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,076
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 3, 2009 to Nov 20, 2015
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Maker's own recall number
- RA-01-0021
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 206
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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: Seats Nov 25, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Vehicle speed control Jan 16, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Vehicle speed control May 29, 2013
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.