Make : ASTON MARTIN | Model : VOLANTE | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V110000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20010712 | Date Received by ODI: 20010330 | Date Added to Database: 20010409 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: ASTON MARTIN | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ASTON MARTIN | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SAR007 | ||
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3238 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
DEPENDING ON WHICH WIRES ARE TRAPPED, THE LOSS OF LIGHTING FUNCTION CAN VARY. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |