Aston Martin DB7, Vantage, Volante Recall R/2000/106: Intermittent Loss Of Engine Power On Start Up, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Oct 2000
- Launched
- 481
- vehicles in the UK
- sar006
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB7, Vantage, Volante vehicles built between 1 June 1999 and 30 September 2000. A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON START UP. Defect: A fault in the ignition software may result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders. This situation could also cause overheating of the exhaust catalyst. Remedy: Affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM)
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in misfiring and power loss on one bank of cylinders.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected Vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the power train control module.(PCM).
Are You Affected?
DB7, Vantage, Volante built between 1 June 1999 and 30 September 2000 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 481 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.
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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 sar006 or the DVSA reference R/2000/106. 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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This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2000/041 on 10 Apr 2000, for impeded rear road wheel stability could occur. The one launched after it was R/2001/042 on 4 Jun 2001, for lighting equipment switchgear concern. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/106, launched 9 October 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.