NHTSA Campaign Id 00V011000; Date: Jan. 18, 2000
The separated bracket could displace the damper, and limit steering action.
Recalled Vehicles:2000 Aston Martin DB7
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Aston Martin
Affected Units:: 381
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The welds securing the front damper lower mounting bracket could be inadequate resulting in separation of the bracket.
How to Fix:Dealers will inspect and replace the front damper lower mounting bracket.
Recall Notes: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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 27, 2000
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