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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V480000
Report Received Date: 2012-10-02T00:00:00
Subject: Tire pressure monitoring system/fmvss 138
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 169

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RA-19-0015
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 86.39

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NHTSA ID: 12V480000
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