Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ASTON MARTIN
Model Of Vehicle
DB7
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
00V300000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)
Effect Of Defect
If The Engine Continues To Run In This Condition, It Could Result In Damage To The Exhaust Catalyst Due To Overheating.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace Both Powertrain Control Modules With Recalibrated Programs.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aston Martin
Start Of Manufacture
19990601
End Of Manufacture
20000930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
285
Date Owners Notified
20001018
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Date Report Received
20001003