The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine can start up on six of the twelve cylinders. This is due to one of the two powertrain control modules not operating with its design specification. This condition will be evident by a lack of engine power and or smoke from the exhaust tail pipe.
The risk
If the engine continues to run in this condition, it could result in damage to the exhaust catalyst due to overheating.
The fix
Dealers will replace both powertrain control modules with recalibrated programs.
Contacts
Owner notification began october 18, 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 1-201-818-8352. 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 00V300000.
- 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.