Aston Martin Db11 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 29, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Aston Martin The Americas recalls 2017 Aston Martin Db11

Recall number

17V411000

Brand / firm

Aston Martin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 319 units

Why it was recalled

If the driver is not warned that a tire is under-inflated, continued use may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Aston Martin the Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may be incorrectly calibrated, resulting in the low tire pressure warning tell-tale not illuminating at the required minimum activation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

What to do

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2017. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-13-0025.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.