Aston Martin The Americas recall 24V712

Affected vehicles (3)

Component / system

Defect

Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DBX707, 2024-2025 DB12, and 2025 Vantage vehicles. The engine oil cooler hose may split during vehicle operation, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure.

Risk / consequence

A sudden loss of oil and oil pressure could lead to the engine stalling or seizing, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2024. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-03-1973.

Chronology of events

1. Apr 22, 2024

   1. 22nd April 2024, a split hose was reported on a DBX707. This opened an investigation. 2. On the 3rd of June 2024 and 17th of June 2024, 3 DB12s were reported to have suffered the same split hose. 3. It was identified that the failures were due to a manufacturing defect during the extrusion process. Temperature and pressure pulsation can cause the hose to split during vehicle operation.

2. Jun 16, 2024

   4. 16th June 2024 borescope inspection process of the hoses introduced.

3. Jun 22, 2024

   5. 22nd June 2024 a robust mechanical lock system was introduced on the pressure regulator in the supplier’s manufacturing process to ensure consistent inner diameter of hose. 6. The Company’s Technical Review Group (TRG) met regularly throughout the investigation. 7. The Company’s Critical Concerns Review Group (CCRG) met on 04/09/2024 to assess the nature and scope of potential concerns related to the oil cooler hose. 8. The CCRG reviewed the technical data and recommended the matter should be reviewed by the Recall Committee. 9. The Recall Committee convened on 11/09/2024 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 second voluntary safety recall of all affected vehicles be implemented. 10. Aston Martin recall campaign RA-03-1926 is not related to RA-03-1973. However any vehicle repaired in RA-03-1926 prior to 15th of August 2024 will not have used the latest level of parts and therefore those vehicles are included in RA-03-1973.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Sep 24, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025 No Dealers

Owner notification

Oct 07, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025 Phased Recall