Manufacturer recall number

Aston Martin recall RA-01-0021

Q: Is RA-01-0021 the same recall as 15V846000?

Yes. RA-01-0021 is Aston Martin’s own number for it; 15V846000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Aston Martin calls it RA-01-0021. NHTSA filed it as campaign 15V846000 on Dec 16, 2015: latches/locks/linkages on the 2016 Aston Martin Rapide and 2 other Aston Martin models, 6,076 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 15V846000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
15V846000	2016 Aston Martin Rapide and 2 other Aston Martin models	Latches/Locks/Linkages	Dec 16, 2015	6,076	moderate

Problem Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." Risk If the doors cannot be opened by an occupant from inside the vehicle, they may be trapped inside, increasing their risk of injury. Fix Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0021.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 15V846000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RA-01-0021 is the number Aston Martin assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 15V846000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is RA-01-0021 the same recall as 15V846000?

Yes. RA-01-0021 is Aston Martin’s own number for it; 15V846000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RA-01-0021 cover?

2016 Aston Martin Rapide and 2 other Aston Martin models, 6,076 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the RA-01-0021 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.