Aston Martin DB7, Vantage, Volante Recall R/2000/001: Front Damper Lower Mounting Bracket May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2000
- Launched
- 358
- vehicles in the UK
- SAR-003
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB7, Vantage, Volante vehicles built between 1 June 1999 and 30 November 1999. The front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to insufficient welding and displaced damper may restrict steering action. The dealer will check that damper mounting bracket is butt welded on all three sides. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front damper lower mounting bracket may detach due to insufficient welding and displaced damper may restrict steering action.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT DAMPER LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETACH Defect: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front damper lower mounting bracket may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will check that damper mounting bracket is butt welded on all three sides.
Are You Affected?
DB7, Vantage, Volante built between 1 June 1999 and 30 November 1999 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 358 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?
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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 campaign code SAR-003 or the DVSA reference R/2000/001. 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?.
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| VantageHydraulic connector may leak | Low | R/2017/205 | |
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This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/1997/092 on 5 Jan 1998, for security of seat belt shoulder anchorage. The one launched after it was R/2000/030 on 9 Mar 2000, for steering rack mounting brackets may crack. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/001, launched 10 January 2000. 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.