Aston Martin Recalls Over 5,000 Vehicles in the U.S.
For parking rollaway and fire risks.
The iconic 007 car maker Aston Martin is recalling roughly 5,000 cars in the U.S. for issues including a faulty power train.
According to documents provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the malfunctioning power train can cause the transmission park pawl — the part responsible for placing the car in park mode (P) — to fail. As a result, a seemingly parked vehicle could slide down a slope resulting in an unexpected crash. The recall involves the following luxury models: DB9, DBS, Rapide, Virage and Vanquish. The DB9 and DBS cars are included for hazardous battery cables prone to a risk of fire if damaged. Furthermore, the British sports car manufacturer will recall more than 1,500 cars in China after reviewing security risks.
While a small amount compared to others like Mercedes half a million recall, this may damper excitement over the all-new 2019 Aston Martin Vantage launch.
