NHTSA Recall 20V784000
Filed by Aston Martin The Americas. Component: Structure. Reported 2020-12-16. An estimated 151 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2021 DBX vehicles. The vehicles were incorrectly built without headliner foam blocks. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk
The missing foam blocks can increase the risk of injury to unbelted occupants in the event of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install the headliner foam blocks, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-30-1471.
Manufacturer campaign number: RA-30-1471
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.