Aston Martin Db11: Inadvertant Airbag Deployment
Aston Martin DB11 Airbag Recall Summary Aston Martin is recalling 1,069 DB11 vehicles because the driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly when a damaged steering column control module is combined with poor electrical grounding. Affected drivers will see an airbag warning light and message on their instrument cluster. The fix involves installing a contact bridge and contact spring to properly ground the steering column.
- Recalling firm
- ASTON MARTIN
- Product
- Vehicles: ASTON MARTIN DB11. Units affected: 1,069
- Reason
- When combined with a damaged steering column control module clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering column an electrostatic discharge may lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver's airbag. Drivers will be alerted to a potential fault by the airbag warning in the instrument cluster and an additional warning message. Remedy: On affected vehicles install a contact bridge and a contact spring that will provide a suitable ground for the steering column.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5115614c-d0e3-4b38-9448-76c803f69efa