Aston Martin DB9, DBS, Vanquish And 1 More Recall R/2017/343: Movement Of Seat May Damage Battery Supply Cable, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 6,542
- vehicles in the UK
- RA-18-0026 / QN-18-0083
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB9, DBS, Vanquish and 1 more vehicles built between 19 December 2003 and 17 November 2015. In some circumstances when the right side front seat is operated to its fully reward position the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable and cause the seat to damage the battery supply cable. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles examine the battery supply cable for damage and install a routing block to ensure that the seat runner cannot compress the battery supply cable. If necessary replace the cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In some circumstances when the right side front seat is operated to its fully reward position the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable and cause the seat to damage the battery supply cable. This may cause an open circuit and/or ground the supply cable which may then overheat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MOVEMENT OF SEAT MAY DAMAGE BATTERY SUPPLY CABLE Defect: In some circumstances when the right side front seat is operated to its fully reward position the seat runner can compress the battery supply cable and cause the seat to damage the battery supply cable. This may cause an open circuit and/or ground the supply cable which may then overheat. Remedy: On affected vehicles examine the battery supply cable for damage and install a routing block to ensure that the seat runner cannot compress the battery supply cable. If necessary replace the cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an open circuit and/or ground the supply cable which may then overheat.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles examine the battery supply cable for damage and install a routing block to ensure that the seat runner cannot compress the battery supply cable. If necessary replace the cable.
Are You Affected?
DB9, DBS, Vanquish and 1 more built between 19 December 2003 and 17 November 2015 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 6,542 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.
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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 RA-18-0026 / QN-18-0083 or the DVSA reference R/2017/343. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| VanquishVanquish ESP | Urgent | R/2025/343 | |
| DB11, DBS, VantageCertain fixings on the front seat air bag may not have been tightened to the correct torque | Urgent | R/2020/280 | |
| DB11, DBS, VantageThe vehicles may not have had their passenger airbag fixings tightened to the correct torque | Urgent | R/2019/396 | |
| DB9, DBS, Rapide S, Vanquish and 1 moreVehicle may roll away | Urgent | R/2017/345 | |
| DB9, DBS, Vanquish, VirageRisk of short-circuit in battery supply cable | Urgent | R/2016/082 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2017/209 on 13 Jul 2017, for tyre pressure monitoring system incorrectly set. The one launched after it was R/2017/345 on 18 Dec 2017, for vehicle may roll away. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/343, launched 18 December 2017. 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.