Aston Martin · DB9, DBS, Vanquish & Virage

When the front, right seat is operated to rearward position, the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable. If the cable is repeatedly compressed, the insulation of the electrical cable can be damaged and a short-circuit can occur between the cable and the runner, resulting in smoke in the vehicle cabin. The smoke could cause the driver to be distracted and increase the risk of an accident.

Published: 13 May 2016
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 11/04/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0578/16

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

Passenger car.