Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ASTON MARTIN
Model Of Vehicle
DB7
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V122000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
This Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aston Martin
Start Of Manufacture
19990601
End Of Manufacture
20030227
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1145
Date Owners Notified
20030415
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Date Report Received
20030326
Make Campaign Number
SAR 008