Aston Martin Db7 2000

Model Db7 made in 2000 by Aston Martin got 4 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and equipment. There were some recalls concerningpower train and steering.

Db7 year 2000

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2000

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
00V300000	ASTON MARTIN	from 06/01/1999 to 09/30/2000	V (Vehicle)	285	10/18/2000	MFR	ASTON MARTIN	10/03/2000	10/19/2000
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary	If the engine continues to run in this condition, it could result in damage to the exhaust catalyst due to overheating.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace both powertrain control modules with recalibrated programs.
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).
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
03V122000	ASTON MARTIN	from 06/01/1999 to 02/27/2003	V (Vehicle)	1145	04/15/2003	MFR	ASTON MARTIN	03/26/2003	04/02/2003
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Aston martin recall no. sar 008.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STEERING - LINKAGES
00V011000	ASTON MARTIN	from 06/01/1999 to 06/30/1999	V (Vehicle)	381	01/27/2000	MFR	ASTON MARTIN	01/18/2000	02/02/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the welds securing the front damper lower mounting bracket could be inadequate resulting in separation of the bracket.
Consequence Summary	The separated bracket could displace the damper, and limit steering action.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect and replace the front damper lower mounting bracket.
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).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
01V110000	ASTON MARTIN		V (Vehicle)	3238	07/12/2001	MFR	ASTON MARTIN	03/30/2001	04/09/2001
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary	Depending on which wires are trapped, the loss of lighting function can vary.
Corrective Summary	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.
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).

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
AIR BAGS
06/30/2003	31000	1
	Item number six below is the most material safety issue. also note that the car had a subtle defect in the suspension that caused a dangerous handling problem. the dealership knew about these issues but failed to disclose them despite being asked directly if the car had any known mechanical defects. 1. ferrari of denver sold me an 2000 aston martin db7 v12, for which i paid in full 2. they delivered it to me here in california 3. the car was materially different from the way they represented it 4. the car could not pass california emissions tests, so i had to spend over $10,000 fixing things just to register it 5. it had an illegal radar jamming system installed (not a legal detector) which will cost thousands to remedy 6. the car did not have working seat belts or airbags. they had to have known about this. the srs warning light was on when the car was delivered. i have several witnesses to this fact. 7. they charged me for an after market warranty, i paid in full, and they have failed to deliver it. this is material: i made it clear in writing that the warranty was a non-negotiable requirement for them to make the sale, and the charge was thousands of dollars. 8. there are issues related to this case in excess of $100,000 and climbing: the car broke down again recently, with a problem that would have been covered under the paid-for-but-not-delivered warranty. 9. they have refused to address any of these issues, or even to discuss them civilly much less seriously. any suggestions would be much appreciated. *la
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
06/30/2003	31000	1
	Item number six below is the most material safety issue. also note that the car had a subtle defect in the suspension that caused a dangerous handling problem. the dealership knew about these issues but failed to disclose them despite being asked directly if the car had any known mechanical defects. 1. ferrari of denver sold me an 2000 aston martin db7 v12, for which i paid in full 2. they delivered it to me here in california 3. the car was materially different from the way they represented it 4. the car could not pass california emissions tests, so i had to spend over $10,000 fixing things just to register it 5. it had an illegal radar jamming system installed (not a legal detector) which will cost thousands to remedy 6. the car did not have working seat belts or airbags. they had to have known about this. the srs warning light was on when the car was delivered. i have several witnesses to this fact. 7. they charged me for an after market warranty, i paid in full, and they have failed to deliver it. this is material: i made it clear in writing that the warranty was a non-negotiable requirement for them to make the sale, and the charge was thousands of dollars. 8. there are issues related to this case in excess of $100,000 and climbing: the car broke down again recently, with a problem that would have been covered under the paid-for-but-not-delivered warranty. 9. they have refused to address any of these issues, or even to discuss them civilly much less seriously. any suggestions would be much appreciated. *la
SEAT BELTS
06/30/2003	31000	1
	Item number six below is the most material safety issue. also note that the car had a subtle defect in the suspension that caused a dangerous handling problem. the dealership knew about these issues but failed to disclose them despite being asked directly if the car had any known mechanical defects. 1. ferrari of denver sold me an 2000 aston martin db7 v12, for which i paid in full 2. they delivered it to me here in california 3. the car was materially different from the way they represented it 4. the car could not pass california emissions tests, so i had to spend over $10,000 fixing things just to register it 5. it had an illegal radar jamming system installed (not a legal detector) which will cost thousands to remedy 6. the car did not have working seat belts or airbags. they had to have known about this. the srs warning light was on when the car was delivered. i have several witnesses to this fact. 7. they charged me for an after market warranty, i paid in full, and they have failed to deliver it. this is material: i made it clear in writing that the warranty was a non-negotiable requirement for them to make the sale, and the charge was thousands of dollars. 8. there are issues related to this case in excess of $100,000 and climbing: the car broke down again recently, with a problem that would have been covered under the paid-for-but-not-delivered warranty. 9. they have refused to address any of these issues, or even to discuss them civilly much less seriously. any suggestions would be much appreciated. *la
SUSPENSION
06/30/2003	31000	1
	Item number six below is the most material safety issue. also note that the car had a subtle defect in the suspension that caused a dangerous handling problem. the dealership knew about these issues but failed to disclose them despite being asked directly if the car had any known mechanical defects. 1. ferrari of denver sold me an 2000 aston martin db7 v12, for which i paid in full 2. they delivered it to me here in california 3. the car was materially different from the way they represented it 4. the car could not pass california emissions tests, so i had to spend over $10,000 fixing things just to register it 5. it had an illegal radar jamming system installed (not a legal detector) which will cost thousands to remedy 6. the car did not have working seat belts or airbags. they had to have known about this. the srs warning light was on when the car was delivered. i have several witnesses to this fact. 7. they charged me for an after market warranty, i paid in full, and they have failed to deliver it. this is material: i made it clear in writing that the warranty was a non-negotiable requirement for them to make the sale, and the charge was thousands of dollars. 8. there are issues related to this case in excess of $100,000 and climbing: the car broke down again recently, with a problem that would have been covered under the paid-for-but-not-delivered warranty. 9. they have refused to address any of these issues, or even to discuss them civilly much less seriously. any suggestions would be much appreciated. *la

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
CO	DENVER		FERRARI OF DENVER