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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V480📅 Oct 2, 2012

2010–2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." On these vehicles, the low tire pressure warning light will not illuminate until the tire pressure in the front tires is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.

💥 The risk

Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.

🔧 The fix

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software for the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. The manufacturer notification to owners on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin at 1-888-923-9988.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V480000
Manufacturer recall #
RA-19-0015
Manufacturer
ASTON MARTIN
Vehicles affected
169
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Owner phone
1-888-923-9988
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 12, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Aston Martin's recall campaign number is RA-19-0015.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V480 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V480?

2010–2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe. 169 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Aston Martin dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-923-9988.