Vehicle recall R/2010/148

Aston Martin DB9 and Aston Martin Dbs recall: Steering may be affected

DVSA recall R/2010/148 names the Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Dbs and Aston Martin V8. It was launched 8 October 2010. It covers vehicles built 1 March 2007 to 30 September 2007.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/148
Launched: 8 October 2010
Issued by: ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer reference: RA0400014
Vehicles: 1,035 across the whole recall

What can go 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.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the cam-bolt.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,035.
Model	Built
Aston Martin DB9	1 March 2007 to 30 September 2007
Aston Martin Dbs	1 March 2007 to 30 September 2007
Aston Martin V8	1 March 2007 to 30 September 2007

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2009/085 Steering response may be incorrect 14 August 2009, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin Dbs, Aston Martin DB9
R/2013/067 Throttle pedal may fail 29 May 2013, Aston Martin DB9
R/2014/078 Intermittent fault with transmission control switches 16 July 2014, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Rapide
R/2014/163 Seat may overheat 2 December 2014, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin Dbs
R/2005/162 Automatic transmission parking brake may not engage 18 November 2005, Aston Martin DB9
R/2016/082 Risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable 11 April 2016, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Dbs, Aston Martin Vanquish

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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