Air bags: frontalRecall 18V-065 · 2017–2018 Aston Martin DB11
Aston Martin The Americas recall 18V-065 covers 1,027 2017–2018 Aston Martin DB11 for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on January 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017-2018 DB11 V12 Coupe and DB11 V8 Coupe vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
The risk
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
The fix
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 8, 2017 to November 20, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.