| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin The Americas |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040721 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V795000 |
| Summary | Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location. |
| Consequence | If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda of North America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20060703 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V753000 |
| Summary | Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off. |
| Consequence | If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. |
| Remedy | Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2006 Aston Martin DBS Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2006 Aston Martin DBS have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2006 Aston Martin DBS has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2006 Aston Martin DBS recalls?
A: The 2006 Aston Martin DBS recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.
A: Yes, the 2006 Aston Martin DBS has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2006 Aston Martin DBS recalls?
A: The 2006 Aston Martin DBS recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.