Aston Martin The Americas | NHTSA Recall #14V753000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V753000 by Aston Martin The Americas. Affecting model year 2006-2014 db9, v12 vantage, v8 vantage, dbs, and virage vehicles manufactured july 3, 2006, to november 5, 2014 Includes 7,256 affected units, Seat Heaters may Overheat, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2006-2014 db9, v12 vantage, v8 vantage, dbs, and virage vehicles manufactured july 3, 2006, to november 5, 2014

Defect Summary

Aston martin lagonda of north america (aston martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 db9, v12 vantage, v8 vantage, dbs, and virage vehicles manufactured july 3, 2006, to november 5, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.

Corrective Action

Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. the recall began in january 2015. owners may contact aston martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. aston martin's number for this recall is ra-01-0019.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V753000
Report Received Date: 2014-11-25T00:00:00
Subject: Seat heaters may overheat
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 7,256

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RA-01-0019
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Aston martin lagonda of north america (aston martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 db9, v12 vantage, v8 vantage, dbs, and virage vehicles manufactured july 3, 2006, to november 5, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Consequence Summary: If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action: Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. the recall began in january 2015. owners may contact aston martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. aston martin's number for this recall is ra-01-0019.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 72.71

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NHTSA ID: 14V753000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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