Aston Martin Vantage: Front Damper Lower Mounting Bracket May Detach
Recall Summary Aston Martin is recalling 1,074 Vantage, DB7, and Volante vehicles because the front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to improper welding. A detached damper could restrict steering movement. The manufacturer will inspect the bracket welds and replace the bracket if it was not properly welded on all three sides.
- Recalling firm
- ASTON MARTIN
- Product
- Vehicles: ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE, ASTON MARTIN DB7, ASTON MARTIN VOLANTE. Units affected: 1,074
- Reason
- There is a possibility that the front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to insufficient welding and displaced damper may restrict steering action. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check that damper mounting bracket is butt welded on all three sides. If not replace bracket.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2000-01-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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