Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ASTON MARTIN
Model Of Vehicle
V12 VANTAGE COUPE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V480000
Component Description
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Effect Of Defect
Underinflated Tires Can Result In Tire Overloading And Overheating, Which Could Lead To Tire Failure And A Possible Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aston Martin
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
169
Date Owners Notified
20130212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Date Report Received
20121002
Make Campaign Number
RA-19-0015
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
138