NHTSA Campaign 13V228000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Issued by Aston Martin Lagonda of North America · Reported May 29, 2013 · 689 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Aston Martin is recalling certain model year DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles manufactured from May 14, 2012, through April 10, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.

Consequence

If the throttle pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ASTON MARTIN DB9 2012 689
ASTON MARTIN DB9 2013 689
ASTON MARTIN DB9 2014 689
ASTON MARTIN DBS 2012 689
ASTON MARTIN DBS 2013 689
ASTON MARTIN DBS 2014 689
ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE 2012 689
ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE 2013 689
ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE 2014 689
ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE 2012 689
ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE 2013 689
ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE COUPE 2014 689
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2012 689
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2013 689
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2014 689
ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE 2012 689
ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE 2013 689
ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE 2014 689

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V228000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.