2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
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
- 10200087Modifications to the Electrical Connections on the V12 Starter Solenoid.
- 10200086Modifications to the Electrical Connections on the V12 Starter Solenoid.
- 10195136Compliance with E10 Fuel
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 10108942Process if a Customer complains about six-speed manual transmission shift quality when cold.
- 10052425Aston martin: docking station lens replacement. Consumer may complain that the docking station will come detached. Whole bezel lens assembly must be replaced if half of the lens IS detached.
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