2005–2009 Aston Martin DB9 & 2005–2009 Aston Martin DBS recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The 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.
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
- 17V795000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RA-18-0026
- Manufacturer
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Vehicles affected
- 1,953
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Owner phone
- 1-888-923-9988
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 8, 2018
- Built
- Jul 21, 2004 – Oct 7, 2008
- 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.