Recall 13V-228
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America recalled the 2012 to 2014 Aston Martin DB9 and 5 other models: Vehicle speed control (accelerator pedal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-228
- Reported
- May 29, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 689 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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-[removed]. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed] campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.
Affected vehicles
- Aston Martin DB9 2012 to 2014
- Aston Martin DBS 2012 to 2014
- Aston Martin Rapide 2012 to 2014
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe 2012 to 2014
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2012 to 2014
- Aston Martin Virage 2012 to 2014