2010 is officially the year with the largest number of recalls! This time it’s Aston Martin calling back all DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage Model Year 2007-2008, due to an issue with the front suspension. According to the NHTSA report, a front bottom suspension arm cam bolt is not strong enough and may crack, influencing the car’s handling and increasing the risk of crash. Each of the 1,090 affected vehicles should visit the nearest dealer, where the bolt will be replaced with a proper one free of charge.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ASTON MARTIN / DB9 2007-2008 ASTON MARTIN / DBS 2007-2008 ASTON MARTIN / V8 VANTAGE 2007-2008 Manufacturer: ASTON MARTIN Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 23, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V449000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1090

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: MOVEMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL INFLUENCE THE DRIVER’S CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.