Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Aston Martin The Americas
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20040721
End Date Of Manufacturing
20081007
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1953
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180208
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Aston Martin The Americas
Report Received Date
20171211
Record Creation Date
20171215
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.
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Body Class
Coupe 2D
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer
ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED
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