2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Posted on: 2012-10-02
Description
Aston martin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 v12 vantage coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, tire pressure monitoring systems. On these vehicles, the low tire pressure warning light will not illuminate until the tire pressure in the front tires is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
Consequence
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.
Corrective Action
Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software for the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. The manufacturer notification to owners on february 12, 2013. Owners may contact aston martin at 1-888-923-9988.
Notes
Aston martin's recall campaign number is ra-19-0015.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.
DEFECT #2 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Posted on: 2014-11-25
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.