ASTON MARTIN DB7 2000: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V011000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
ASTON MARTIN | DB7 | 2000 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2000-01-27 | 2000-01-18 | 2000-02-02 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-01 - 1999-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Aston Martin The Americas
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SAR 003
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 381
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WELDS SECURING THE FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET COULD BE INADEQUATE RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET.
THE SEPARATED BRACKET COULD DISPLACE THE DAMPER, AND LIMIT STEERING ACTION.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET.
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'.