Aston Martin The Americas recall 24V255

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2021-2024 DBX vehicles. Electrical cables in the battery fuse box may be loose, which can result in an engine stall, or a loss of headlights and/or power steering.

Risk / consequence

An engine stall or loss of headlights and/or power steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuses and cables for damage and replace them as necessary. In addition, the fasteners will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2024. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-63-1832.

Chronology of events

1. Jun 15, 2022

   • 15th June 2022 – Aston Martin’s Technical Review Group (TRG) convened to investigate reports of DBX battery fusebox with localised heat distortion to the fusebox caused by loose fixings to the 250A fuse, contained to the plastic housing of the battery fusebox.

2. Jan 17, 2023

   • 17th January 2023 – Containment introduced to fit flat nut, spring washer and flat washer to the 250A fuse with 12Nm torque.

3. May 30, 2023

   • 30th May 2023 - Aston Martin launched an inspection of 300 vehicles to understand whether loose fixings were present.

4. Aug 17, 2023

   • 17th August 2023 – A market incident involving loose fixings is reported affecting the 400A fuse.

5. Sep 22, 2023

   • 22nd September 2023 – Countermeasure introduced to fit flat nut, spring washer and flat washer to the 200A fuse and input feed fuses with 12Nm torque.

6. • The Company’s Technical Review Group (TRG) met regularly throughout the investigation.

7. Sep 28, 2023

   • The Company’s Critical Concerns Review Group (CCRG) met on 27th and 28th September 2023 and recommended the matter should be reviewed by the Recall Committee.

8. • Further investigation and confirmation of Permanent Corrective Action (PCA) have taken place through torque audit checks.

9. Mar 4, 2024

   • The Recall Committee convened on 03/04/2024 and determined that: a) a potential defect could occur in the relevant vehicle population. b) this defect could lead to a potential safety risk; and c) a voluntary safety recall of all affected vehicles should be implemented.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

APR 05, 2024 - OCT 07, 2024

Owner notification

APR 22, 2024 - NR