NHTSA Recall 18V065000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V065000; Date: Jan. 19, 2018
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Aston Martin DB11; 2018 Aston Martin DB11
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Aston Martin The Americas
Affected Units:: 1,027
Recall Summary:
Aston martin the americas (aston martin) is recalling certain 2017-2018 db11 v12 coupe and db11 v8 coupe vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
How to Fix:
Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 1, 2018. Owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.
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.
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