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Aston Martin Recall Targets Super Door Locks
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. is recalling nearly 6,100 of its cars sold in the U.S. over the past 17 years to fix an issue that could lock occupants inside the vehicle.
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Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. is recalling nearly 6,100 of its cars sold in the U.S. over the past 17 years to fix an issue that could lock occupants inside the vehicle.
The company’s remote-control “double-lock” system locks the doors and disables interior locks, much as rear-door child locks do. When activated, the normal unlock systems within the passenger compartment are switched off as an additional theft deterrent.
Models affected by the recall include certain versions of the DB9, DBS, V-8 Vantage, Virage and V-12 Zagato two-door sports cars and Rapide four-door sport sedans. Dealers will disable the double-lock feature.
Aston Martin says its system complies with EU lock standards and notes the U.S. and European regulations are identically worded. The company says it initiated the recall after an “interpretation letter” indicating noncompliance was sent by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to Keykert USA, which supplies the system.
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