Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, “Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.” On these vehicles, the low tire pressure warning light will not illuminate until the tire pressure in the front tires is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
Aston Martin The Americas – Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138
| Report Received Date | 10/02/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V480000 |
| Consequence Summary | Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash. |
| Corrective Action | Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software for the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. The manufacturer notification to owners on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin at 1-888-923-9988. |
| Recall Code | RA-19-0015 |
| Potentially Affected | 169 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V480000) |
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