Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006-2009
Model V8 Vantage made by Aston Martin got 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and suspension. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 4.3, guzzler engine.
Car model
Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins |
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2006 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2008 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2009 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Model 2008
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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4.3, Guzzler | 8 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | R | 13/20/15 | 16.1945/27.4018/19.8474 | Premium | 3002 | TWO SEATERS | 6-Aug-07 |
4.3, Guzzler | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 12/19/15 | 15.2/25.7/18.6241 | Premium | 3002 | TWO SEATERS | 6-Aug-07 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
10V449000 | ASTON MARTIN | from 03/01/2007 to 09/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1090 | MFR | ASTON MARTIN | 09/28/2010 | 10/01/2010 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Aston martin is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 db9 coupe, db9 volante, v8 vantage coupe, v8 vantage roadster, and dbs coupe vehicles. the front bottom suspension arm cam bolt could crack along its shank allowing the lower control arm to move. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Movement of the lower control arm will influence the driver's control of the steering of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front suspension lower control arm cam bolts. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before october 18, 2010. owners may contact aston martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Aston martin safety recall no. ra-04-0014.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
TSB-02-81 | 12/09/2008 | 10028144 | Aston martin: gear change cables are held into a bracket above the transaxle by spring loaded sleeves. the cables can come out of the bracket, if this happens some of the gears can not be selected. *pe | 03/05/2009 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||||
RA-04-0014 | 10/08/2010 | 10037234 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
RA-04-0014 | 10/08/2010 | 10037234 | Aston martin service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there are front arm suspension bolts that are out of specifications and could crack affecting steering and stability. *rm | 05/13/2011 |