NHTSA Recall # | 95882 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V480000 |
MFG Compaign # | RA-19-0015 |
Manufacturer | ASTON MARTIN |
Supplier | ASTON MARTIN |
Brand | ASTON MARTIN |
Model | V12 VANTAGE COUPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Date of notification | 12/02/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/10/12 |
Report created | 02/10/12 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 138 |
Estimated number of affected units | 169 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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). |