The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V228000·Announced 2013-05-29

Aston Martin Recalls Vehicles Due to Throttle Pedal Arm Breakage Risk

Aston Martin is recalling specific 2012-2014 models because a manufacturing error may cause the throttle pedal arm to break, preventing the driver from maintaining or increasing engine speed.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (throttle pedal arm) that results in a loss of vehicle control (inability to accelerate), which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between May 14, 2012, and April 10, 2013. A total of 689 vehicles are affected by this campaign.

The recall is being issued due to a manufacturing error that may cause the throttle pedal arm to break. If this component fails, the engine will return to idle, and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed. This loss of acceleration capability increases the risk of a crash.

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies at no cost. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. Note that this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.

The recalled product

Product
ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE, V12 VANTAGE COUPE, DBS, RAPIDE
Brand
ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
689

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • VIRAGE
  • V12 VANTAGE COUPE
  • DBS
  • RAPIDE
  • DB9
  • V8 VANTAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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