Aston Martin Db9: Risk Of Short-circuit In Battery Supply Cable
Recall Summary Aston Martin is recalling 2,764 DB9, DBS, Vanquish, and Virage vehicles because the right front seat can compress the battery supply cable, potentially damaging its insulation and causing a short circuit. The manufacturer will install a new cable guide to reroute the cable, inspect it for damage, and reinforce or replace the insulation as needed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- ASTON MARTIN
- Product
- Vehicles: ASTON MARTIN DB9, ASTON MARTIN DBS, ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH, ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE. Units affected: 2,764
- Reason
- On affected vehicles the right fron seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurences coulld cause damage to the insulation and the cable may short out Remedy: Fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. Check condition of supply cable and where necessary reinforce insulation . In rare instances the cable may require replacement.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-04-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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