Recall 01V-110
ASTON MARTIN recalled the 1996 to 2001 Aston Martin DB7 and 2 other models: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-110
- Reported
- March 30, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 3,238 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: six cylinder and twelve cylinder variants. The steering column lighting switch gear has the potential to trap wires, leading to a partial loss of lighting functionality.
The risk
Depending on which wires are trapped, the loss of lighting function can vary.
The fix
Dealers will replace the switch gear assembly. Owner notification began july 12, 2001. 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 [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Aston martin recall no. Sar007.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Aston Martin DB7 1996 to 2001
- Aston Martin Vantage 1996 to 2001
- Aston Martin Volante 1996 to 2001