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NHTSARecalled Dec 11, 2017 · #17V795000

Battery Cable may Short Circuit

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Description

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. If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Battery Cable may Short Circuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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 began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.

View the official CPSC notice