Aston Martin recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Aston Martin Db9 2005–2009
- Aston Martin Dbs 2005–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V795000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 11, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 8, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,953
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 21, 2004 to Oct 7, 2008
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
- Maker's own recall number
- RA-18-0026
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 Dec 11, 2017
- Aston Martin recall: Latches/locks/linkages Dec 16, 2015
- Aston Martin recall: Seats Nov 25, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Power train Jul 14, 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.