Recall 12V480000

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Report Date
20121002
Component
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE
2011 ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE
2012 ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.