Aston Martin DB7, Volante Recall R/1996/038: Non Operation Of Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Check Facility, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Dec 1996
- Launched
- 139
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/038
- DVSA reference
Aston Martin recalled DB7, Volante vehicles built between 1 April 1996 and 30 November 1996. Should the low brake fluid warning lamp bulb fail the bulb check facility is not enabled to check this condition. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled by the manufacturer for a minor wiring modification to the circuit concerned. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Should the low brake fluid warning lamp bulb fail the bulb check facility is not enabled to check this condition.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: NON OPERATION OF BRAKE FLUID WARNING LAMP CHECK FACILITY Defect: Should the low brake fluid warning lamp bulb fail the bulb check facility is not enabled to check this condition. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled by the manufacturer for a minor wiring modification to the circuit concerned.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: non operation of brake fluid warning lamp check facility.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled by the manufacturer for a minor wiring modification to the circuit concerned.
Are You Affected?
DB7, Volante built between 1 April 1996 and 30 November 1996 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 139 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Aston Martin, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Aston Martin.
- Book with any franchised Aston Martin dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/038. See how to get a Aston Martin recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB7Rear brake pressure reducing valves connected incorrectly | Urgent | R/2005/010 | |
| DB7Power assisted steering hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through | Urgent | R/2003/051 | |
| DB7, VolanteLighting equipment switchgear concern | Urgent | R/2001/042 | |
| DB7, Vantage, VolanteIntermittent loss of engine power on start up | Urgent | R/2000/106 | |
| V8, Vantage, VolanteSteering rack mounting brackets may crack | Urgent | R/2000/030 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1997/092 on 5 Jan 1998, for security of seat belt shoulder anchorage. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/038, launched 12 December 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.