Aston Martin Recalls Multiple Models Due to Accelerator Pedal Arm Defect
Aston Martin is recalling specific 2008-2014 models because a manufacturing error may cause the accelerator pedal arm to break, preventing the driver from maintaining or increasing engine speed.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the accelerator pedal that can lead to a loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S, and 2012 Virage vehicles. The recall involves approximately 5,001 vehicles.
Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break. If this occurs, the engine will return to idle, and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, which increases the risk of a crash.
Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. This recall supersedes recall 13V-228, and any vehicle remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
The recalled product
- Product
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE S, RAPIDE S, V12 VANTAGE COUPE, DB9
- Brand
- ASTON MARTIN
- Manufacturer
- Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Accelerator Pedal
- Affected units
- 5,001
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 (8)
- V8 VANTAGE S
- RAPIDE S
- V12 VANTAGE COUPE
- DB9
- V8 VANTAGE
- VIRAGE
- DBS
- RAPIDE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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