2008 Aston Martin Dbs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2008 Aston Martin Dbs. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Movement of the lower control arm will influence the driver's control of the steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10226734Phased Launch of Bosch MTS 6531 VCI Unit
- 10195136Compliance with E10 Fuel
- 10183742When one of the two rear lamp assemblies is removed you must make sure that the assembly is installed correctly.
- 10183740We have introduced a new special tool 43-28335 Docking Station Bezel Release Tool.
- 10183737The reason for this policy letter is to give you information that was not available before, when body repair policy BPL-01-0021 "Change of Paint Supplier" was published.
- 10171855Crankshaft Sensor - High RPM Test
- 10165858Welcome to Technical Hub V2
- 10165856Customer Handover Checklist
- 10162926Fuel filling problem
- 10161683Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
- 10158158Welcome to Technical Hub
- 10158157The Introduction of Tech Hub and Spotlight
- 10154955Parts return requests PRRs
- 10154954Technical Assessments launched on the training academy
- 10154214Instructions for the ATEQ TPMS / RKE Tool
- 10146088Aftermarket dash camera questionnaire
- 10146087To inform about the changes we are making to Technical Training along with the introduction of the 3 tier Technician grading system
- 10146082Deployable Spoiler wear inspection - annual check required.
- 10145035Introduction of a remanufactured long-block V8 engine
- 10145034EPDR Submission process update to existing SPL-30-0458
- 10142192Correct Diagnosis and Replacement of Restraint Control Modules
- 101295432018 Technical Training Update.
- 10129542New electrical content and HTML5 upgrade for Cortona 3D content on the dealer communication system (DCS).
- 10129541Client Services Department Team Update.
- 10129540Reminder to do OBD In-use Monitoring with AMDS.
- 10108955A 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 bond a support bracket to the body extrusion. If you install a new-type throttle pedal on an earlier vehicle, you must do the Workshop Procedure that follows also to install a support bracket. Amended to show new kit of parts needed.
- 10037234Aston 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.
- 10028144Aston 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.
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