ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE 2010: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V480000

Make Model Year
ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-02-12 2012-10-02 2012-10-02

Manufacturers Involved: Aston Martin The Americas

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RA-19-0015

Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 169

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 138

Summary

Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." On these vehicles, the low tire pressure warning light will not illuminate until the tire pressure in the front tires is more than 25" below the recommended cold tire pressure.

Consequence

Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.

Remedy

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software for the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. The manufacturer notification to owners on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin at 1-888-923-9988.

Notes

Aston Martin's recall campaign number is RA-19-0015.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.