Aston Martin DB9, DBS, V8 Recall R/2010/148: Steering May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 1,035
- vehicles in the UK
- RA0400014
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB9, DBS, V8 vehicles built between 1 March 2007 and 30 September 2007. It has been established that the front suspension bottom suspension arm cam-bolt may be out of specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the cam-bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the front suspension bottom suspension arm cam-bolt may be out of specification. It is possible that these bolts could crack and fail. This could in extreme cases affect the directional control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: It has been established that the front suspension bottom suspension arm cam-bolt may be out of specification. It is possible that these bolts could crack and fail. This could in extreme cases affect the directional control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the cam-bolt.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering may be affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the cam-bolt.
Are You Affected?
DB9, DBS, V8 built between 1 March 2007 and 30 September 2007 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 1,035 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Aston Martin, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Aston Martin.
- Book with any franchised Aston Martin dealer, quoting the campaign code RA0400014 or the DVSA reference R/2010/148. See how to get a Aston Martin recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2009/085 on 14 Aug 2009, for steering response may be incorrect. The one launched after it was R/2012/112 on 12 Nov 2012, for directional control may be affected. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/148, launched 8 October 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.