NHTSA Recall 12V480000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V480000; Date: Oct. 2, 2012
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe
Component: Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Manufactured by: Aston Martin
Affected Units:: 169
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Aston martin's recall campaign number is ra-19-0015. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 12, 2013
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