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2008 Aston Martin DB9 recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2008 Aston Martin DB9. The most recent was reported on December 11, 2017.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
December 11, 201717V-795Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables1,953
November 25, 201414V-753Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler7,256
January 16, 201414V-010Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal5,001

Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables

December 11, 2017 · Aston Martin The Americas · Campaign 17V-795

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.

Risk: 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.

Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler

November 25, 2014 · Aston Martin The Americas · Campaign 14V-753

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: 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.

The fix: 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.

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

January 16, 2014 · Aston Martin The Americas · Campaign 14V-010

What is wrong: Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.

Risk: If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.

Other model years of the Aston Martin DB9

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Aston Martin DB9 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2008 Aston Martin DB9, the most recent reported on December 11, 2017. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2008 Aston Martin DB9?

Electrical system (1), Seats (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 2 of the 3 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.