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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V480000

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Published October 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 2, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V480000, published October 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Aston Martin The Americas; 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Model
V12 VANTAGE COUPE
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Lot
2011 ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE | 2010 ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE | 2012 ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe — Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V480000 on October 2, 2012. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ASTON MARTIN. Model: V12 VANTAGE COUPE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)