Manufacturer recall number

Aston Martin recall RA-18-0026

Q: Is RA-18-0026 the same recall as 17V795000?

Yes. RA-18-0026 is Aston Martin’s own number for it; 17V795000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Aston Martin calls it RA-18-0026. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V795000 on Dec 11, 2017: electrical system on the 2005–2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 1 other Aston Martin model, 1,953 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 17V795000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
17V795000	2005–2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 1 other Aston Martin model	Electrical System	Dec 11, 2017	1,953	critical

Problem Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2005-2009 DB9, and DBS vehicles. The battery supply cable on these vehicles may become damaged when the driver seat is positioned in the full rearward location. Risk If the battery cable is damaged and then grounded, the short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Fix Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery supply cable for damage, and install a routing block to keep the battery supply cable from being compressed by the seat, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-18-0026.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V795000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RA-18-0026 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. 17V795000 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-18-0026 the same recall as 17V795000?

Yes. RA-18-0026 is Aston Martin’s own number for it; 17V795000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RA-18-0026 cover?

2005–2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 1 other Aston Martin model, 1,953 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-18-0026 repair cost anything?

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