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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V846📅 Dec 16, 2015

2009–2015 Aston Martin DB9 & 2010–2016 Aston Martin Rapide + 6 more recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The 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.

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
15V846000
Manufacturer recall #
RA-01-0021
Manufacturer
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Vehicles affected
6,076
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Owner phone
1-888-923-9988
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 10, 2016
Built
Sep 3, 2009 – Nov 20, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 15V846 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 15V846?

2009–2015 Aston Martin DB9 & 2010–2016 Aston Martin Rapide + 6 more. 6,076 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.