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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe Recall 12V480: Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

NHTSA campaign 12V480, reported October 2, 2012, 169 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V480ASTON MARTIN
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Problem
Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." On these vehicles, the low tire pressure warning light will not illuminate until the tire pressure in the front tires is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
Risk
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software for the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. The manufacturer notification to owners on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin at 1-888-923-9988.
Notes
Aston Martin's recall campaign number is RA-19-0015.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.

Affected vehicles

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe201020112012