Recall
Aston Martin Db11 — 18V065000
NHTSA ID
18V065000
Make
Aston Martin
Model
Db11
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-01-19
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Units Affected
1,027
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RA-01-1048
Summary
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DB11 V12 Coupe and DB11 V8 Coupe vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Consequence
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.