Recall 14V-753: 2006–2014 Aston Martin DB9, 2006–2014 Aston Martin DBS and 3 more
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Nov 25, 2014, covering about 7,256 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda of North America |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V753000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin DB9 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Aston Martin DBS | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Aston Martin Virage | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V-753?
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.
How is recall 14V-753 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.