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.