High-Speed Windscreen Wiper Software Update

Applies to

DB9 (2004-2016), DBS (2007-2012).

Variants: DBS and DB9 09MY.

VIN applicability: Confirm the affected VIN with an Aston Martin dealer.

Years beside model names identify production generations, not confirmed affected years. For a specific car, confirm the VIN with Aston Martin or an authorised specialist. Do not assume every vehicle in the model family is affected.

Issue and owner context

See document search button for owner letter. the windscreen wipers, when they are at fast speed, can stop after a period of constant usage. the new 200 amp alternator gives an increased voltage to the wiper motor. csc letter was received.

Aston Martin's repair

The owner letter below describes the service action. Contact Aston Martin for the applicable workshop procedure.

Owner notification letter

Sources and evidence

Confirmed owner notification

This record was checked against the original Aston Martin owner-notification letter. The letter describes the service action; it is not the factory workshop procedure.

The archived PDF is the original manufacturer owner-notification letter, not the factory workshop procedure. It identifies the affected models and describes the service action.

The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. Catalogue years identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.

• Aston Martin: FSA-171, High-Speed Windscreen Wiper Software Update.
• Original source document ↗

Aston.club summary

This page summarises the document's owner-facing relevance. Use the preserved source for its full applicability, repair procedure, and limitations.