NHTSA Recall 00V300000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V300000; Date: Oct. 3, 2000
If the engine continues to run in this condition, it could result in damage to the exhaust catalyst due to overheating.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Aston Martin DB7; 2001 Aston Martin DB7
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Aston Martin
Affected Units:: 285
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace both powertrain control modules with recalibrated programs.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 18, 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 1-201-818-8352. 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: Oct 18, 2000
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