Manufacturer recall number

Aston Martin recall RA-01-1418

Q: Is RA-01-1418 the same recall as 20V604000?

Yes. RA-01-1418 is Aston Martin’s own number for it; 20V604000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Aston Martin calls it RA-01-1418. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V604000 on Oct 2, 2020: air bags on the 2017–2020 Aston Martin DB11 and 2 other Aston Martin models, 21 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V604000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V604000	2017–2020 Aston Martin DB11 and 2 other Aston Martin models	Air Bags	Oct 2, 2020	21	high

Problem Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2017 DB11, 2019 DB11 V8 Volante and DBS Superleggera, 2019-2020 Vantage and 2020 Superleggera Volante vehicles. The front seat air bag fasteners may not have been tightened correctly. Risk Loose fasteners can cause the air bag to improperly deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will examine and, if necessary, secure the front seat air bag fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-1418.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V604000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RA-01-1418 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. 20V604000 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-01-1418 the same recall as 20V604000?

Yes. RA-01-1418 is Aston Martin’s own number for it; 20V604000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RA-01-1418 cover?

2017–2020 Aston Martin DB11 and 2 other Aston Martin models, 21 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-01-1418 repair cost anything?

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