ASTON MARTIN DB9 2005: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V795000

Make Model Year
ASTON MARTIN DB9 2005
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-08 2017-12-11 2017-12-15

Production Dates: 2004-07-21 - 2008-10-07

Manufacturers Involved: Aston Martin The Americas

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RA-18-0026

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1953

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.

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.