Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe (2010-2012): Tires
Recall 12V480000 · Oct 2, 2012 · Aston Martin
169
vehicles affected
169
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V480000
- Date
- Oct 2, 2012
- Maker
- Aston Martin
- Units affected
- 169
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Model years
- 2010-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin | V12 Vantage Coupe | 2010-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V480000?
1 model: Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe (2010-2012), about 169 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V480000?
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.
What can happen?
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.
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.