Aston Martin recall: Risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the right fron seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurences coulld cause damage to the insulation and the cable may short out
- What to do
- Contact a Aston Martin dealer to book the free repair. Fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. Check condition of supply cable and where necessary reinforce insulation . In rare instances the cable may require replacement.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the right fron seat can compress the battery supply cable. Prolonged occurences coulld cause damage to the insulation and the cable may short out
The fix
Fit new cable guide to reroute supply cable. Check condition of supply cable and where necessary reinforce insulation . In rare instances the cable may require replacement.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB9 | 8 Mar 2007 | 17 May 2007 | 691 |
| DBS | 10 Jul 2007 | 27 Jan 2011 | 691 |
| Vanquish | 3 Sep 2012 | 14 Nov 2015 | 691 |
| Virage | 19 Jan 2011 | 31 Jan 2011 | 691 |
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 11 April 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.