NHTSA Campaign 01V110000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Issued by ASTON MARTIN · Reported Mar 30, 2001 · 3,238 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTON MARTIN | DB7 | 1996 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | DB7 | 1997 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | DB7 | 1998 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | DB7 | 2000 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | DB7 | 2001 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANTAGE | 1996 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANTAGE | 1997 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANTAGE | 1998 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANTAGE | 2000 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANTAGE | 2001 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VOLANTE | 1996 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VOLANTE | 1997 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VOLANTE | 1998 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VOLANTE | 2000 | 3,238 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VOLANTE | 2001 | 3,238 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V110000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.