Vehicle recall R/2003/051

Aston Martin DB7 recall: Power assisted steering hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through

DVSA recall R/2003/051 names the Aston Martin DB7. It was launched 24 March 2003. It covers vehicles built 1 May 1999 to 31 March 2003.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/051
Launched: 24 March 2003
Issued by: ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer reference: SAR 008
Vehicles: 62 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Power assisted steering high pressure flexible hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through leading to a progressive loss of hydraulic fluid and power assistance.

The fix

Check the position of the high pressure hose in relation to the exhaust manifold. If the hose is touching the manifold or there is insufficient air gap fit a new high pressure hose and reposition and clip as specified.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Aston Martin DB7	1 May 1999 to 31 March 2003	62

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Other recalls for these models

R/2001/042 Lighting equipment switchgear concern. 4 June 2001, Aston Martin DB7
R/2005/010 Rear brake pressure reducing valves connected incorrectly 18 January 2005, Aston Martin DB7
R/2000/106 Intermittent loss of engine power on start up. 9 October 2000, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin DB7
R/2000/001 Front damper lower mounting bracket may detach 10 January 2000, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin DB7
R/1996/038 Non operation of brake fluid warning lamp check facility 12 December 1996, 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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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