Aston Martin The Americas | NHTSA Recall #12V480000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V480000 by Aston Martin The Americas. Affecting model year 2010-2012 v12 vantage coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no Includes 169 affected units, Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2010-2012 v12 vantage coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.