NHTSA Campaign Id 01V110000; Date: Mar. 30, 2001
Depending on which wires are trapped, the loss of lighting function can vary.
Recalled Vehicles:1996 Aston Martin DB7; 1997 Aston Martin DB7; 1998 Aston Martin DB7; 2000 Aston Martin DB7; 2001 Aston Martin DB7; 1996 Aston Martin Vantage; 1997 Aston Martin Vantage; 1998 Aston Martin Vantage; 2000 Aston Martin Vantage; 2001 Aston Martin Vantage; 1996 Aston Martin Volante; 1997 Aston Martin Volante; 1998 Aston Martin Volante; 2000 Aston Martin Volante; 2001 Aston Martin Volante
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Aston Martin
Affected Units:: 3,238
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix: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.
Recall Notes:Aston martin recall no. Sar007. 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: Jul 12, 2001
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