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Aston Martin V12 Vantage: luxury coupe recalled in Australia

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By Tim Beissmann
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Thirty Aston Martin V12 Vantage sports cars, with a combined value of more than $11.5 million, have been recalled in Australia to correct a defect with the vehicles’ tyre pressure monitors.

Sold in Australia between August 1, 2009 and October 1, 2012, the British-built luxury coupes were originally priced at $395,000 and are currently available from $386,892.

The official recall notice for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage published on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) website explains:

“The vehicles have the incorrect software installed in the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

“If the pressure in the front tyres of the vehicle reduces because of a leak or puncture, the TPMS system will not give a warning to the driver until the tyre pressure is 3psi lower than the design specification.

“This may result in loss of control of the vehicle, posing a traffic hazard to the driver and other road users.”

Aston Martin Australia encourages local customers to contact their authorised dealer to arrange an inspection and repair.

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage is powered by a 380kW/570Nm 5.9-litre petrol engine, and is capable of launching from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds.

  • Radio 3DB

    Oooh, time for a Ferrari!

    • Ron Flat

      What a load of bureaucratic hot air from the ACCC. Perhaps they should focus on the monopoly Coles and Woolies have in this country before tackling the serious issue of 3psi of air pressure in a freaking car tyre!

      • Bigjim

        Damn straight! I’d be more worried about the chemicals in pepsi next – damn that stuffs addictive

      • Dave W

        Seems like the ACCC thinks only James Bond drives this car and therefore always in some sort of high speed chase and stunts scenario where tyre pressure is very important.

        Within that context, the recall makes sense.

      • John rice

        A zombie apocalypse it more likely to occur then perhaps the subtle oversteer some geriatric may experience driving their aston martin with slight under pressure 10 km/h under the speed limit

      • Petro10

        Whats next? Watch out for those 3psi creepers! Thanks accc

      • Radio 3DB

        Well said Ron! What the heck is govt doing about the banking Monopoly and other anti competitive concentrations in the economy.., asleep at the wheel or too gutless to do the right thing… May endanger future board and consulting positions you see.

  • Legnab

    So all the cars out there with no TPMS are a serious danger to all other road uses , because most dorks rarely check their tyre pressures , over reaction .

    They are a great idea , had a warning on a country trip in GTI , weird, just dropped a bit , topped it up thinking it was a leak , nothing again .

    • Zaccy16

      yeah most cars don’t have tpms and don’t suddenly combust!

  • Don Quay

    My name is Quay, Don Quay. Now that the price has dropped from $395K to $386K, I might consider buying one. I’m happy to check my own tyre pressures.