Reason for recall: It has been identified that during the build process of the subject vehicles a safety critical action to check the torque of the front sub frame assembly bolts was omitted. Should the situation be ignored the driver would become aware of an unusual steering response.
When was it announced?
Aug 14, 2009
What action are Aston Martin taking?
Recalled vehicles will have the subject bolts inspected to ascertain whether they have been paint marked to indicate that the torque has been checked during production. Should this not be the case the bolts will be re-torqued.
Does this affect your DB9?
This issue affects DB9, this particular recall is for the DB9.