Aston Martin DB11 recall: Inadvertant airbag deployment
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Aston Martin dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles install a contact bridge and a contact spring that will provide a suitable ground for the steering column.
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
On affected vehicles install a contact bridge and a contact spring that will provide a suitable ground for the steering column.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB11 | 16 Nov 2015 | 30 Oct 2017 | 1,069 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 23 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.