Recall 13V228000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Report Date
20130529
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Affected Vehicles
18 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.