Aston Martin recall: Vehicle speed control
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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 covered
- Aston Martin Db9 2012–2014
- Aston Martin Dbs 2012–2014
- Aston Martin Rapide 2012–2014
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe 2012–2014
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2012–2014
- Aston Martin Virage 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V228000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aston Martin Lagonda Of North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jul 19, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 689
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 14, 2012 to Apr 10, 2013
- Part
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
- Maker's own recall number
- RA-03-0016
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Aston Martin recall: Power train Dec 11, 2017
- Aston Martin recall: Latches/locks/linkages Dec 16, 2015
- Aston Martin recall: Seats Nov 25, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Vehicle speed control Jan 16, 2014
- Aston Martin recall: Tires Oct 2, 2012
- Aston Martin recall: Electrical system Dec 11, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.