Vehicle recall 96V241000 · November 27, 1996
1997 Aston Martin DB7
The low brake fluid level warning lamp does not illuminate during the ignition on, bulb test period.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The low brake fluid level warning lamp does not illuminate during the ignition on, bulb test period.
- Consequence
- The intended purpose of the test is to provide the owner with a periodic check of the low brake fluid level warning lamp.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the instrument pack wiring.
- Notes
- Owner notification began March 4, 1997. 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 1-888-88ASTON.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V241000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 27, 1996
- Filed by
- ASTON MARTIN
- Owner notification
- March 4, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 173
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
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 (1997): 1997
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