2006–2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Dbs, DB9 and more recall: Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V753000
- Reported
- November 25, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Part
- Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler
- Vehicles affected
- About 7,256
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.
Safety 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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
- Aston Martin DB9: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Aston Martin Dbs: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Aston Martin Virage: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Aston Martin DB9 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Aston Martin Dbs (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Aston Martin Virage (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety 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.
What is 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.
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.