Component Description
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Aston Martin The Americas
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180616
End Date Of Manufacturing
20181127
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
17
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20191211
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Aston Martin The Americas
Report Received Date
20191112
Record Creation Date
20191112
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 DB11 Coupe and Volante and 2019 Vantage and DBS Superleggera Coupe vehicles. The locking nut fasteners on the passenger air bag may not be tightened properly.
Consequence Summary
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-866-278-6661. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1327.
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.