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HighNHTSA·24V255000·Announced 2024-04-05

Aston Martin DBX electrical cable defect may cause engine stall

Aston Martin is recalling 2021-2024 DBX vehicles due to loose electrical cables in the battery fuse box, which may cause engine stall, loss of headlights, or loss of power steering, increasing crash risk.

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: No deaths or injuries reported. The defect is a confirmed risk-of-harm condition (loose electrical cables causing loss of steering control or engine stall) with no actual injuries yet reported, placing it at 'High' severity per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Aston Martin The Americas is recalling certain 2021-2024 DBX vehicles. The defect involves loose electrical cables in the battery fuse box, which may cause engine stall or loss of headlights and power steering. These failures can increase the risk of a crash.

Approximately 2,902 vehicles may be affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2024. The recall (RA-63-1832) was reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2024.

Owners should contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Dealers will inspect fuses and cables for damage, replace them as necessary, and replace fasteners. Owners can also contact NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ASTON MARTIN DBX
Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System / Wiring
Hazard
Affected units
2,902

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)

  • DBX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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