The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The welds securing the front damper lower mounting bracket could be inadequate resulting in separation of the bracket.
The risk
The separated bracket could displace the damper, and limit steering action.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front damper lower mounting bracket.
Contacts
Aston martin recall no. Sar 003. Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Aston Martin dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V011000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.