NHTSA recall 13V228000
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Aston Martin DB9 and 5 more
Reported May 29, 2013689 vehicles affectedAston Martin Lagonda of North AmericaMaker’s number RA-03-0016Built May 14, 2012 – Apr 10, 2013
The defect
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 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.