Vehicle recall 17V795000 · December 11, 2017

Aston Martin DB9 and DBS

The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location.
Consequence: If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 17V795000
Reported to NHTSA: December 11, 2017
Filed by: Aston Martin The Americas
Manufacturer campaign: RA-18-0026
Owner notification: February 8, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,953
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 17V795000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Aston Martin DB9 (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Aston Martin DBS (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

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