The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V846000·Announced 2015-12-16

Aston Martin Recalls Vehicles Due to Interior Door Lock Malfunction

Aston Martin is recalling specific 2010-2016 models because interior door unlocking mechanisms may fail when locked from outside, potentially trapping occupants.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (trapped occupants) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The recall affects 6,076 vehicles equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. 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 V8 VANTAGE, DBS, VIRAGE, V12 VANTAGE COUPE
Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Category
Vehicle — Door Locks
Hazard
Affected units
6,076

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 (8)

  • V8 VANTAGE
  • DBS
  • VIRAGE
  • V12 VANTAGE COUPE
  • DB9
  • RAPIDE
  • VANQUISH
  • V12 ZAGATO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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