NHTSARecalled Dec 16, 2015 · #15V846000
Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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." If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- Double-Locked Doors cannot be Opened/FMVSS 206
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Model numbers
- DB9, 2012 DBS, 2012 Virage, 2016 Rapide, 2016 Vanquish
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.