The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V065000·Announced 2018-01-19

Aston Martin Recalls 2017-2018 DB11 Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

Aston Martin is recalling 2017-2018 DB11 V12 and V8 Coupe vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly due to insufficient grounding.

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 (unexpected air bag deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Aston Martin The Americas is recalling certain 2017-2018 DB11 V12 Coupe and DB11 V8 Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken, caused by insufficient grounding of the steering components.

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in March 2018. 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 DB11
Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
1,027

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 (1)

  • DB11

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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