NHTSA Recall # | 79120 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V449000 |
MFG Compaign # | RA-04-0014 |
Manufacturer | ASTON MARTIN |
Supplier | ASTON MARTIN |
Brand | ASTON MARTIN |
Model | DBS |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Date of notification | 11/11/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/03/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/09/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/09/10 |
Report created | 01/10/10 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1090 |
Defect summary | Aston martin is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 db9 coupe, db9 volante, v8 vantage coupe, v8 vantage roadster, and dbs coupe vehicles. The front bottom suspension arm cam bolt could crack along its shank allowing the lower control arm to move. |
Consequence summary | Movement of the lower control arm will influence the driver's control of the steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the front suspension lower control arm cam bolts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 11, 2010. Owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. |
Recall notes | Aston martin safety recall no. Ra-04-0014. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |