2008 ASTON MARTIN DBS Recalls (3)

Campaign:
10V449000 on 09/30/2010
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
02/28/2007 - 09/29/2007
Affected:
1,090
Defect:
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:
Movement of the lower control arm will influence the driver's control of the steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
14V753000 on 11/24/2014
Component:
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Manufactured:
07/02/2006 - 11/04/2014
Affected:
7,256
Defect:
Aston martin lagonda of north america (aston martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 db9, v12 vantage, v8 vantage, dbs, and virage vehicles manufactured july 3, 2006, to november 5, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Consequence:
If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Correction:
Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. the recall began in january 2015. owners may contact aston martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. aston martin's number for this recall is ra-01-0019.
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.

Campaign:
17V795000 on 12/14/2017
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
07/20/2004 - 10/06/2008
Affected:
1,953
Defect:
Aston martin the americas (aston martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 db9, and dbs vehicles. the battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Consequence:
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 1, 2018. owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. aston martin's number for this recall is ra-18-0026.
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.

2008 ASTON MARTIN DBS TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
TSB-02-81
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Aston martin: gear change cables are held into a bracket above the transaxle by spring loaded sleeves. the cables can come out of the bracket, if this happens some of the gears can not be selected. *pe
Bulletin:
RA-04-0014
Component:
021500 suspension:front:control arm
Summary:
Aston martin service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there are front arm suspension bolts that are out of specifications and could crack affecting steering and stability. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-03-0412V2
Component:
181000 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Summary:
A new type of throttle pedal needs an additional support bracket. the support bracket is installed in production on vehicles after the vins given. before you install a new-type throttle pedal on a vehicle before the vins given, you must bon
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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