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Aston Martin DB9, DBS, Vanquish & Virage passenger car — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesMay 13, 2016

Hazard

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.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (11/04/2016)

Product description

Passenger car.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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