Aston Martin Models Recalled for Faulty Seat Heaters
Various Aston Martin models are being recalled for faulty seat heaters.
According to the recall notice, the electronic module for the front seat heaters on numerous Aston Martin vehicles may fail, preventing the seat heaters from turning off. The recall affects a total of 7,256 units and includes the 2006-2014 model years DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS and Virage. All affected vehicles were manufactured between July 3, 2006 to November 5, 2014.
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If the seat heaters are unable to turn off, it could cause areas of the seat to get really hot, overheat and even smolder increasing the risk of injury to the person occupying the seat. Dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt power to the seat heaters in case the defective electronic module fails.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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