ASTON MARTIN DB11 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V065000

Make Model Year
ASTON MARTIN DB11 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-22 2018-01-19 2018-01-23

Production Dates: 2017-06-08 - 2017-11-20

Manufacturers Involved: Aston Martin The Americas

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RA-01-1048

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1027

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

Remedy

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 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.

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.