The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V449000·Announced 2010-09-28

Aston Martin Recalls 2007-2008 Models for Front Suspension Bolt Defect

Aston Martin is recalling 1,090 vehicles from 2007-2008 because a front suspension bolt could crack, potentially affecting steering control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the suspension system that compromises steering control and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 DB9 Coupe, DB9 Volante, V8 Vantage Coupe, V8 Vantage Roadster, and DBS Coupe vehicles. The recall involves 1,090 units where the front bottom suspension arm cam bolt could crack along its shank. This defect allows the lower control arm to move, which influences the driver's control of the vehicle's steering and increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the front suspension lower control arm cam bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on November 11, 2010. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service at 1-888-923-9988 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ASTON MARTIN DB9, V8 VANTAGE, DBS
Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer
ASTON MARTIN
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
1,090

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • DB9
  • V8 VANTAGE
  • DBS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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