Recall Alert: Aston Martin DB9s Could Have Seat Heater Issues

Dec 31, 2014 10:00 AM EST | Matt Mercuro

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America is calling back approximately 7,256 vehicles, including the 2006-'14 Aston Martin DB9, over seat heaters that could get too hot.

The other vehicles involved in the recall are the 2006-'14 Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Virage and V8 Vantage, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off," said NHTSA in a summary of the recall. "If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant."

All affected vehicles were manufactured from July 3, 2006 to November 5, 2014, according to the safety administration.

In an analysis of field warranty data from June 2014, the company said it detected "10 potentially related reports of seat heater malfunction."

Aston Martin confirmed to federal safety regulators that they have not received any reports of accidents or injuries yet, according to the NHTSA.

The automaker said that there are no reports of the issue in the U.S.

Aston Martin dealers are being instructed to install an additional module to the circuit that can possibly interrupt power to the seat heaters in the event that the electronic control module for the seat heater fails.

An official recall date has not been set yet by Aston Martin. Since an official recall date has not been set yet, it is best that all owners stay in touch with dealers to find out what they need to do next. If you notice something wrong with your car don't hesitate to bring it to your local dealer.

All owners with more questions are encouraged to contact Aston Martin at 1-888-923-9988.

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