Aston Martin Recalls DB11, Vantage, and DBS Superleggera for Air Bag Defect
Aston Martin is recalling 2018-2019 DB11, Vantage, and DBS Superleggera vehicles because passenger air bag fasteners may not be tightened properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.
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 (air bag fasteners) that could prevent proper deployment in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Aston Martin The Americas is recalling certain 2018-2019 DB11 Coupe and Volante, 2019 Vantage, and 2019 DBS Superleggera Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the locking nut fasteners on the passenger air bag may not be tightened properly.
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, which increases the risk of injury. The recall began on December 11, 2019.
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag fasteners and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-866-278-6661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE, DB11, DBS SUPERLEGGERA
- Brand
- ASTON MARTIN
- Manufacturer
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bags
- Affected units
- 17
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)
- VANTAGE
- DB11
- DBS SUPERLEGGERA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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