Aston Martin Warning Light / Devices Recall 96V242000 (173 Vehicles)

The problem

The front seat belt warning chime does not sound with the seat belt unbuckled.

The risk

The seat belt warning chime is to remind occupants to fasten their seat belts.

The fix

Dealers will fit new seat belt buckles with properly configured wiring.

Contacts

Owner notification began december 10, 1996. 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 1-888-88aston. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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 96V242000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1997 Aston Martin DB7	0	3	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1997 Aston Martin DB7

Questions

Is the 96V242000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. ASTON MARTIN's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 96V242000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 96V242000 announced?

ASTON MARTIN reported it to NHTSA on November 27, 1996. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Seat belts: warning light / devices Aston Martin recall