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Recall 15V-846: 2009–2015 Aston Martin DB9, 2009–2012 Aston Martin DBS and 6 more

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Dec 16, 2015, covering about 6,076 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-846
Report date
Dec 16, 2015
Vehicles affected
6,076
Owners notified
Aug 10, 2016

The problem

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

The risk

If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.

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

ManufacturerAston Martin Lagonda of North America
ComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V846000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Aston Martin DB92009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Aston Martin DBS2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Aston Martin Rapide2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Aston Martin V12 Zagato2012, 2013All years
Aston Martin V8 Vantage2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Aston Martin Vanquish2014, 2015, 2016All years
Aston Martin Virage2012All 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 15V-846?

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

How is recall 15V-846 fixed?

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.

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.