NHTSA Recall 00V300000: Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
ASTON MARTIN reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 285 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Aston Martin DB7.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V300000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) |
| Report received | October 3, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 18, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the engine continues to run in this condition, it could result in damage to the exhaust catalyst due to overheating.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both powertrain control modules with recalibrated programs.
Notes
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V300000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.