Component Description
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20100330
End Date Of Manufacturing
20151126
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
6076
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20160810
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Aston Martin The Americas
Report Received Date
20151216
Record Creation Date
20151216
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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."
Consequence Summary
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
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.
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.