Aston Martin recall: Movement of seat may damage battery supply cable
- What's wrong
- In some circumstances when the right side front seat is operated to its fully reward position the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable and cause the seat to damage the battery supply cable. This may cause an open circuit and/or ground the supply…
- What to do
- Contact a Aston Martin dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles examine the battery supply cable for damage and install a routing block to ensure that the seat runner cannot compress the battery supply cable. If necessary replace…
What’s wrong
In some circumstances when the right side front seat is operated to its fully reward position the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable and cause the seat to damage the battery supply cable. This may cause an open circuit and/or ground the supply cable which may then overheat.
The fix
On affected vehicles examine the battery supply cable for damage and install a routing block to ensure that the seat runner cannot compress the battery supply cable. If necessary replace the cable.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB9 | 19 Dec 2003 | 17 Nov 2015 | 6,542 |
| Virage | 19 Dec 2003 | 17 Nov 2015 | 6,542 |
| DBS | 19 Dec 2003 | 17 Nov 2015 | 6,542 |
| Vanquish | 19 Dec 2003 | 17 Nov 2015 | 6,542 |
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 18 December 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.