2016 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Recall

Campaign:
15V846000 on 12/15/2015
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages
Manufactured:
09/02/2009 - 11/19/2015
Affected:
6,076
Defect:
Aston martin lagonda of north america (aston martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 db9, 2010-2012 dbs, 2010-2016 v8 vantage, 2012 virage, 2010-2016 rapide, 2014-2016 vanquish, 2011-2016 v12 vantage, and 2012-2013 v12 zagato vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Consequence:
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. the recall began august 10, 2016. owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. aston martin's number for this recall is ra-01-0021.
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.

2016 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
SB-07-0440
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Process if a customer complains about six-speed manual transmission shift quality when cold.
Bulletin:
SPL-03-0584
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Introduction of remanufactured long block v8 engine.
Bulletin:
SPL030584V2
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Introduction of a remanufactured long block v8 engine. amended to show increased labour times. changes to details of one of special tools.
Bulletin:
SPL-30-1017
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Reminder to do obd in-use monitoring with amds.
Bulletin:
SPL-30-1022
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Client services department team update.
Bulletin:
SPL-30-1036
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
New electrical content and html5 upgrade for cortona 3d content on the dealer communication system (dcs).
Bulletin:
SPL-30-1047
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
2018 technical training update.
Bulletin:
OTH-01-1043
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Correct diagnosis and replacement of restraint control modules
Bulletin:
SPL-30-1074
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Epdr submission process update to existing spl-30-0458
Bulletin:
SPL-03-1088
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Introduction of a remanufactured long-block v8 engine
Bulletin:
SB-01-1094
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Deployable spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
Bulletin:
SPL-30-1148
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
To inform about the changes we are making to technical training along with the introduction of the 3 tier technician grading system
Bulletin:
SPL-15-1157
Component:
280000 back over prevention
Summary:
Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire

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