Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsRecall 12V-480 · 2010–2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe
ASTON MARTIN recall 12V-480 covers 169 2010–2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe for a tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2012. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V480000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.
The fix
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.
Aston Martin's recall campaign number is RA-19-0015.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.