12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 17V-795 · Aston Martin vehicles
Aston Martin The Americas recall 17V-795 covers 1,953 Aston Martin vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 34% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V795000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
34%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 40 vehicles were listed as unreachable.