Reason for recall: On affected vehicles The control module for the front heated seats mail fail and when the ignition is switched on allow a permanent feed to the heater element(s). In this condition it may not be possible to switch off the heater element and over a period of time this may cause a seat to overheat and smouldering to occur. Occupants will notice an inability to switch the seat heater off using the designated switch and over longer periods a higher than normal temperature of the seat squab.
When was it announced?
Dec 2, 2014
What action are Aston Martin taking?
Fit additional seat heater monitoring modules. Where necessary seat elements may also be replaced.
Does this affect your Vantage?
This issue affects VANTAGE, this particular recall is for the Vantage.