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- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2018-2019 DB11 Coupe and Volante and 2019 Vantage and DBS Superleggera Coupe vehicles. The locking nut fasteners on the passenger air bag may not be tightened properly.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating passenger air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-866-278-6661. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1327.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The locking nut fasteners that secure the passenger air bag may not have been tightened properly. If the passenger air bag is loose, it may not deploy correctly when it is needed in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Authorized dealers will inspect the passenger air bag fasteners and tighten them as necessary. The repair is free of charge. Aston Martin will also notify affected owners. You can contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-866-278-6661, and you should reference recall number RA-01-1327.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the inspection at an authorized Aston Martin dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Aston Martin DB11 | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Aston Martin DBS Superleggera | 2019 |
| Aston Martin Vantage | 2019 |