NHTSA recall 17V795000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Aston Martin DB9 and 1 more
Reported Dec 11, 20171,953 vehicles affectedAston Martin The AmericasMaker’s number RA-18-0026Built Jul 21, 2004 – Oct 7, 2008
The 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.
The risk
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.