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Recall

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe — 12V480000

NHTSA ID
12V480000
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V12 Vantage Coupe
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2012-10-02
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Units Affected
169
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RA-19-0015

Summary

Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." On these vehicles, the low tire pressure warning light will not illuminate until the tire pressure in the front tires is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.

Consequence

Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.

Remedy

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software for the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. The manufacturer notification to owners on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin at 1-888-923-9988.

Affected Vehicles

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe
Model Years: 2011

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe