ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE 1996: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V110000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ASTON MARTIN | VANTAGE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-07-12 | 2001-03-30 | 2001-04-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Aston Martin The Americas
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SAR007
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3238
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEPENDING ON WHICH WIRES ARE TRAPPED, THE LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTION CAN VARY.
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.
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'.
