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2009–2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Dbs, Virage and more recall: Latches/locks/linkages

NHTSA campaign 15V-846 · December 16, 2015 · Aston Martin The Americas

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
15V846000
Reported
December 16, 2015
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Part
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles affected
About 6,076

What is wrong

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."

Safety risk

If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

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 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015); Aston Martin Dbs (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Aston Martin Rapide (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Aston Martin V12 Zagato (2012, 2013); Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.

What is the fix?

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.

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.