Aston Martin DB7 recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Aston Martin DB7 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear brake pressure reducing valves may be connected incorrectly

    Reported January 18, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/01059 vehicles affected

    Two pressure reducing valves may be fitted to one rear brake line, instead of one to each line. This can make the vehicle pull slightly to one side under heavy braking, though ABS maintains braking efficiency. The valves will be arranged with one on each line.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES CONNECTED INCORRECTLY
    Defect
    It has been identified that a number of vehicles have been assembled with two in-line rear brake pressure reducing valves installed to one of the rear brake lines instead of one valve in each rear brake line. This condition can cause the vehicle to pull slightly to one side under heavy braking efficiency however is maintained as the system is regulated by the ABS.
    Remedy
    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and modify to one brake pressure reducing valve to each rear brake line.

  2. Power steering hose may contact exhaust manifold

    Reported March 26, 2003Model years 2000–2003NHTSA campaign 03V1220001,145 vehicles affected

    The high-pressure steering hose may touch the exhaust manifold and wear through, causing fluid loss and reduced steering assistance that could increase crash risk. Dealers will reposition the hose and replace it if necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING HIGH PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LEFT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HOSE MAY SCORCH THROUGH RESULTING IN A PROGRESSIVE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND POWER ASSISTANCE.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2003. 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 1-201-818-8352.
    Notes
    ASTON MARTIN RECALL NO. SAR 008.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  3. Power steering hose may burn through

    Reported March 24, 2003Model years 1999–2003DVSA recall R/2003/05162 vehicles affected

    The high-pressure power steering hose may touch the exhaust manifold and burn through, causing fluid loss and reduced steering assistance. The hose will be checked and, if needed, replaced and repositioned.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POWER ASSISTED STEERING HOSE MAY CONTACT THE LEFT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND BURN THROUGH
    Defect
    Power assisted steering high pressure flexible hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through leading to a progressive loss of hydraulic fluid and power assistance.
    Remedy
    Check the position of the high pressure hose in relation to the exhaust manifold. If the hose is touching the manifold or there is insufficient air gap fit a new high pressure hose and reposition and clip as specified.

  4. Steering column wiring may cause lighting failure

    Reported June 4, 2001Model years 1996–2001DVSA recall R/2001/0421,609 vehicles affected

    Wires in the steering column lighting switchgear may become trapped, causing partial loss of lighting. The switchgear assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LIGHTING EQUIPMENT SWITCHGEAR CONCERN.
    Defect
    The steering column lighting switchgear wires can potentially become trapped leading to partial loss of lighting functionality during operation.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured steering column switchgear assembly

  5. Steering column switch gear may trap wires

    Reported March 30, 2001Model years 1996–2001NHTSA campaign 01V1100003,238 vehicles affected

    The steering column lighting switch gear may trap wires, causing partial loss of lighting. Dealers will replace the switch gear assembly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    DEPENDING ON WHICH WIRES ARE TRAPPED, THE LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTION CAN VARY.
    Remedy
    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 201-818-8352.
    Notes
    ASTON MARTIN RECALL NO. SAR007.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  6. Ignition software may cause engine power loss

    Reported October 9, 2000Model years 1999–2000DVSA recall R/2000/106962 vehicles affected

    An ignition software fault may cause misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders, and may overheat the exhaust catalyst. The power train control module will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON START UP.
    Defect
    A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst.
    Remedy
    Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM)

  7. Control module fault may cause loss of engine power

    Reported October 3, 2000Model years 2000–2001NHTSA campaign 00V300000285 vehicles affected

    A control module fault may cause the engine to run on six of its twelve cylinders, with reduced power or exhaust smoke. Continued operation in this condition could overheat and damage the exhaust catalyst. Dealers will replace both powertrain control modules with recalibrated units.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    IF THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN IN THIS CONDITION, IT COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST CATALYST DUE TO OVERHEATING.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES WITH RECALIBRATED PROGRAMS.
    Notes
    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 1-201-818-8352.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  8. Front damper mounting bracket welds may fail

    Reported January 18, 2000Model years 2000NHTSA campaign 00V011000381 vehicles affected

    Inadequate welds may allow a front damper mounting bracket to separate, displacing the damper and limiting steering. Dealers will inspect and replace the bracket.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:LINKAGES
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WELDS SECURING THE FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET COULD BE INADEQUATE RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET.
    Consequence
    THE SEPARATED BRACKET COULD DISPLACE THE DAMPER, AND LIMIT STEERING ACTION.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET.
    Notes
    ASTON MARTIN RECALL NO. SAR 003.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 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 201-818-8352.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  9. Front damper bracket may detach

    Reported January 10, 2000Model years 1999DVSA recall R/2000/001716 vehicles affected

    Insufficient welding may allow the front damper mounting bracket to detach, and the displaced damper may restrict steering. Dealers will check the welds and replace the bracket if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETACH
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to insufficient welding and displaced damper may restrict steering action.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and check that damper mounting bracket is butt welded on all three sides. If not replace bracket.

  10. Brake fluid warning lamp check may not work

    Reported December 12, 1996Model years 1996DVSA recall R/1996/038139 vehicles affected

    If the low brake fluid warning lamp bulb fails, the bulb check may not detect it. The circuit will receive a minor wiring modification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    NON OPERATION OF BRAKE FLUID WARNING LAMP CHECK FACILITY
    Defect
    Should the low brake fluid warning lamp bulb fail the bulb check facility is not enabled to check this condition.
    Remedy
    The affected vehicles are being recalled by the manufacturer for a minor wiring modification to the circuit concerned.

  11. Seat belt warning chime may not sound

    Reported November 27, 1996Model years 1997NHTSA campaign 96V242000173 vehicles affected

    The front seat belt warning chime may not sound when a belt is unbuckled, so occupants may not be reminded to fasten their belts. Dealers will fit new seat belt buckles with correctly configured wiring.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
    Defect
    THE FRONT SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME DOES NOT SOUND WITH THE SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED.
    Consequence
    THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME IS TO REMIND OCCUPANTS TO FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELTS.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL FIT NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH PROPERLY CONFIGURED WIRING.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 1996. 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 1-888-88ASTON.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  12. Low brake fluid warning lamp may not light during bulb test

    Reported November 27, 1996Model years 1997NHTSA campaign 96V241000173 vehicles affected

    The low brake fluid warning lamp does not illuminate during the ignition bulb test, so the test will not confirm the lamp is working. Dealers will modify the instrument pack wiring.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    Defect
    THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE DURING THE IGNITION ON, BULB TEST PERIOD.
    Consequence
    THE INTENDED PURPOSE OF THE TEST IS TO PROVIDE THE OWNER WITH A PERIODIC CHECK OF THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LAMP.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT PACK WIRING.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 4, 1997. 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 1-888-88ASTON.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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