Aston Martin Vantage: Steering Response May Be Incorrect
Aston Martin Steering Recall Summary Aston Martin is recalling 54 Vantage, DBS, and DB9 vehicles from the United Kingdom because the front sub frame assembly bolts were not checked for proper tightness during manufacturing. If these bolts are loose, drivers may notice unusual steering response. Dealers will inspect whether the bolts were properly torqued and re-tighten them if needed.
- Recalling firm
- ASTON MARTIN
- Product
- Vehicles: ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE, ASTON MARTIN DBS, ASTON MARTIN DB9. Units affected: 54
- Reason
- It has been identified that during the build process of the subject vehicles a safety critical action to check the torque of the front sub frame assembly bolts was omitted. Should the situation be ignored the driver would become aware of an unusual steering response. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts inspected to ascertain whether they have been paint marked to indicate that the torque has been checked during production. Should this not be the case the bolts will be re-torqued.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-08-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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