The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V806000·Announced 2019-11-12

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 DB11, DBS SUPERLEGGERA, VANTAGE
Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
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)

  • DB11
  • DBS SUPERLEGGERA
  • VANTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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