Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ASTON MARTIN
Model Of Vehicle
DBS
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
15V846000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Effect Of Defect
If The Doors Cannot Be Opened By An Occupant From Inside The Vehicle, They May Be Trapped Inside, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America
Start Of Manufacture
20090518
End Of Manufacture
20120904
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6076
Date Owners Notified
20160810
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Date Report Received
20151216
Make Campaign Number
RA-01-0021
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
206