ASTON MARTIN DB9 Coupe, DB9 Volante, V8 Vantage Coupe, V8 Vantage Roadster and DBS Coupe Recall

Steering may be affected

ASTON MARTIN announced a problem with the DB9 Coupe, DB9 Volante, V8 Vantage Coupe, V8 Vantage Roadster and DBS Coupe affecting a total of 1,038 vehicles.

It has been established that the front suspension bottom suspension arm cam-bolt may be out of specification. It is possible that these bolts could crack and fail. This could, in extreme cases, affect the directional control of the vehicle. Vehicles built from 1/3/2007 to 30/9/2007 are at risk.

The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the cam-bolt.

How to check your car's VIN number - vehicle identification number

If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should find your nearest ASTON MARTIN dealer who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.

Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Other ASTON MARTIN Recalls (Sorted by Model Name)

DB7 Coupe & Volante six cylinder variants & DB7 Vantage Coupe & Volante twelve cylinder variants. - Lighting equipment switchgear concern. - Jun 2001

DB7 Vantage Coupe and DB7 Vantage Volante with left hand steering - Power assisted steering hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through - Mar 2003

DB7 ZAGATO COUPE - Rear brake pressure reducing valves connected incorrectly - Jan 2005

DB9 - Automatic transmission parking brake may not engage - Nov 2005

DB9 Coupe, DB9 Volante, V8 Vantage Coupe, V8 Vantage Roadster and DBS Coupe - Steering may be affected - Oct 2010

V12 Vanquish and V12 Vanquish S - Possibility that throttle control may be lost - Nov 2004

V8 VANTAGE - Engine may not start - Feb 2006

V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, DBS and DB9 - Steering response may be incorrect - Aug 2009