Vehicle recall R/1996/038

Aston Martin DB7 recall: Non operation of brake fluid warning lamp check facility

DVSA recall R/1996/038 names the Aston Martin DB7 and Aston Martin Volante. It was launched 12 December 1996. It covers vehicles built 1 April 1996 to 30 November 1996.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/1996/038
Launched: 12 December 1996
Issued by: ASTON MARTIN
Vehicles: DVSA lists 139 on each model line

What can go wrong

Should the low brake fluid warning lamp bulb fail the bulb check facility is not enabled to check this condition.

The fix

The affected vehicles are being recalled by the manufacturer for a minor wiring modification to the circuit concerned.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 139. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Aston Martin DB7	1 April 1996 to 30 November 1996	139
Aston Martin Volante	1 April 1996 to 30 November 1996	139

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2000/001 Front damper lower mounting bracket may detach 10 January 2000, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin DB7
R/2000/106 Intermittent loss of engine power on start up. 9 October 2000, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin DB7
R/2001/042 Lighting equipment switchgear concern. 4 June 2001, Aston Martin DB7
R/2003/051 Power assisted steering hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through 24 March 2003, Aston Martin DB7
R/2005/010 Rear brake pressure reducing valves connected incorrectly 18 January 2005, Aston Martin DB7

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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