Vehicle recall 03V122000 · March 26, 2003
2000-2003 Aston Martin DB7
On certain passenger vehicles,the power assisted steering high pressure flexible hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- This could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V122000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 2003
- Filed by
- ASTON MARTIN
- Manufacturer campaign
- SAR 008
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,145
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Aston Martin DB7 (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
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