Aston Martin DB7 Recall R/2005/010: Rear Brake Pressure Reducing Valves Connected Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jan 2005
- Launched
- 59
- vehicles in the UK
- SAR 010
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB7 vehicles. A number of vehicles have been assembled with two in-line rear brake pressure reducing valves installed to one of the rear brake lines instead of one valve in each rear brake line. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and modify to one brake pressure reducing valve to each rear brake line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A number of vehicles have been assembled with two in-line rear brake pressure reducing valves installed to one of the rear brake lines instead of one valve in each rear brake line. This condition can cause the vehicle to pull slightly to one side under heavy braking efficiency however is maintained as the system is regulated by the ABS.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES CONNECTED INCORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that a number of vehicles have been assembled with two in-line rear brake pressure reducing valves installed to one of the rear brake lines instead of one valve in each rear brake line. This condition can cause the vehicle to pull slightly to one side under heavy braking efficiency however is maintained as the system is regulated by the ABS. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and modify to one brake pressure reducing valve to each rear brake line.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the vehicle to pull slightly to one side under heavy braking efficiency however is maintained as the system is regulated by the ABS.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and modify to one brake pressure reducing valve to each rear brake line.
Are You Affected?
DB7 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 59 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 010 or the DVSA reference R/2005/010. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| DB7, Vantage, VolanteFront damper lower mounting bracket may detach | Urgent | R/2000/001 | |
| DB7, VolanteNon operation of brake fluid warning lamp check facility | Urgent | R/1996/038 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2004/187 on 19 Nov 2004, for possibility that throttle control may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2005/162 on 18 Nov 2005, for automatic transmission parking brake may not engage. You can also see every Aston Martin recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/010, launched 18 January 2005. 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.