NHTSA Recall 14V753000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V753000; Date: Nov. 25, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Aston Martin DB9; 2007 Aston Martin DB9; 2008 Aston Martin DB9; 2009 Aston Martin DB9; 2010 Aston Martin DB9; 2011 Aston Martin DB9; 2012 Aston Martin DB9; 2013 Aston Martin DB9; 2014 Aston Martin DB9; 2006 Aston Martin DBS; 2007 Aston Martin DBS; 2008 Aston Martin DBS; 2009 Aston Martin DBS; 2010 Aston Martin DBS; 2011 Aston Martin DBS; 2012 Aston Martin DBS; 2013 Aston Martin DBS; 2014 Aston Martin DBS; 2006 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2007 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2008 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2009 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe; 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage; 2006 Aston Martin Virage; 2007 Aston Martin Virage; 2008 Aston Martin Virage; 2009 Aston Martin Virage; 2010 Aston Martin Virage; 2011 Aston Martin Virage; 2012 Aston Martin Virage; 2013 Aston Martin Virage; 2014 Aston Martin Virage
Component: Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
Manufactured by: Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America
Affected Units:: 7,256
Recall 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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 12, 2015
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