NHTSA Recall 17V795000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V795000; Date: Dec. 11, 2017
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Aston Martin DB9; 2006 Aston Martin DB9; 2007 Aston Martin DB9; 2008 Aston Martin DB9; 2009 Aston Martin DB9; 2005 Aston Martin DBS; 2006 Aston Martin DBS; 2007 Aston Martin DBS; 2008 Aston Martin DBS; 2009 Aston Martin DBS
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Aston Martin The Americas
Affected Units:: 1,953
Recall Summary:
Aston martin the americas (aston martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 db9, and dbs vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
How to Fix:
Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2018. Owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston martin's number for this recall is ra-18-0026.
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: Feb 8, 2018
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