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Recall 00V-300

ASTON MARTIN recalled the 2000 to 2001 Aston Martin DB7: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).

At a glance

Campaign number
00V-300
Reported
October 3, 2000
Vehicles affected
285 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine can start up on six of the twelve cylinders. This is due to one of the two powertrain control modules not operating with its design specification. This condition will be evident by a lack of engine power and or smoke from the exhaust tail pipe.

The risk

If the engine continues to run in this condition, it could result in damage to the exhaust catalyst due to overheating.

The fix

Dealers will replace both powertrain control modules with recalibrated programs.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began october 18, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact aston martin at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles