Aston Martin DB9, DBS (2005-2009): Electrical system
Recall 17V795000 · Dec 11, 2017 · Aston Martin The Americas
1,953
vehicles affected
1,953
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V795000
- Date
- Dec 11, 2017
- Maker
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Units affected
- 1,953
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2005-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
What can happen
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin | DB9 | 2005-2009 |
| Aston Martin | DBS | 2005-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V795000?
2 models: Aston Martin DB9 (2005-2009), Aston Martin DBS (2005-2009), about 1,953 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V795000?
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston.
What can happen?
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.