Recalls: Aston Martin DBS
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Aston Martin DBS
2007 Aston Martin DBS: front suspension arm cam-bolts
In October 2010, a recall was issued for certain Aston Martin DBS vehicles that were manufactured from March to September 2007. For these vehicles, the lower front suspension arm cam-bolts may be out of specification – this could cause the bolts to crack, affecting the steering and handling of the vehicle and causing a knocking noise from the front suspension. The VINs of the recalled vehicles are available at PRA 2010/12040.
2007-12 Aston Martin DBS: throttle arm could break
In January 2014, a recall was issued for Aston Martin DBS vehicles that were manufactured between 11 November 2007 and 31 December 2013 due to the potential for the throttle pedal arm to break. If this occurred, the throttle would return to its idle position and the driver would be unable to control the speed of both the engine and vehicle. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2014/13951.
2007-12 Aston Martin DBS: driver’s seat could damage battery supply cable
In December 2017, a recall was issued for Aston Martin DBS vehicles that were manufactured prior to 20 June 2016. When the right side front seat was adjusted to its fully rearward position, the seat runner could compress the battery supply cable and cause the seat to damage the battery supply cable. This could occur when:
- The seat had lost its calibration;
- The seat calibration had not been correctly re-learned; or,
- The right front seat was operated to its fully rearward position.
Damage to the battery supply cable could cause smoke in the passenger compartment; if combustible material was present, it would also pose a fire risk. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16493.
2008-12 Aston Martin DBS with automatic transmission: vehicle may roll from parked position
In January 2018, a recall was issued for Aston Martin DBS vehicles that had six-speed ‘Touchtronic II’ automatic transmissions and were manufactured from May 2008 to September 2012. In these vehicles, a communication error between the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) could cause the transmission park pawl to be held out. When the transmission park pawl was held out, the vehicle could roll away from its parked position – this could if all of the following conditions occurred:
- The vehicle key was removed from the ignition and engine speed was more than 450 rpm;
The driver did not select ‘Park’; - The driver did not engage the park brake;
- The vehicle was not parked on level ground; and,
- There was a communication error between the ECM and TCM.
If the vehicle were to move from its parked position, it would pose a hazard to the driver, other persons and property. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16492.
Problems and faults: Aston Martin DBS
Overview
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Problems and faults: Aston Martin DBS
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Aston Martin DBS.
