Aston Martin Db11 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 19, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Aston Martin The Americas recalls 2017–2018 Aston Martin Db11

Recall number

18V065000

Brand / firm

Aston Martin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,027 units

Why it was recalled

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

What was recalled

Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DB11 V12 Coupe and DB11 V8 Coupe vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.

What to do

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.