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Aston Martin DB7 recalls

DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Aston Martin DB7 since 1996, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 2,708 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Aston Martin DB7 recalls, newest first

  1. DB7 · rear brake pressure reducing valves connected incorrectly

    18 Jan 2005 · R/2005/010

    It has been identified that a number of vehicles have been assembled with two in-line rear brake pressure reducing valves installed to one of the rear brake lines instead of one valve in each rear brake line. This condition can cause the vehicle to pull slightly to one side under heavy braking efficiency however is maintained as the system is regulated by the ABS.

    Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and modify to one brake pressure reducing valve to each rear brake line.

    59 vehicles

  2. DB7 · power assisted steering hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through

    24 Mar 2003 · R/2003/051

    Power assisted steering high pressure flexible hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through leading to a progressive loss of hydraulic fluid and power assistance.

    Fix: Check the position of the high pressure hose in relation to the exhaust manifold. If the hose is touching the manifold or there is insufficient air gap fit a new high pressure hose and reposition and clip as specified.

    62 vehicles · built 1 May 1999 to 31 Mar 2003

  3. DB7, VOLANTE · lighting equipment switchgear concern.

    4 Jun 2001 · R/2001/042

    The steering column lighting switchgear wires can potentially become trapped leading to partial loss of lighting functionality during operation.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured steering column switchgear assembly

    1,609 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1996 to 28 Feb 2001

  4. DB7, VANTAGE, VOLANTE · intermittent loss of engine power on start up.

    9 Oct 2000 · R/2000/106

    A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst.

    Fix: Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM)

    481 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1999 to 30 Sep 2000

  5. DB7, VANTAGE, VOLANTE · front damper lower mounting bracket may detach

    10 Jan 2000 · R/2000/001

    There is a possibility that the front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to insufficient welding and displaced damper may restrict steering action.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check that damper mounting bracket is butt welded on all three sides. If not replace bracket.

    358 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1999 to 30 Nov 1999

  6. DB7, VOLANTE · non operation of brake fluid warning lamp check facility

    12 Dec 1996 · R/1996/038

    Should the low brake fluid warning lamp bulb fail the bulb check facility is not enabled to check this condition.

    Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled by the manufacturer for a minor wiring modification to the circuit concerned.

    139 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1996 to 30 Nov 1996

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.