Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 13V-228 · Aston Martin vehicles
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America recall 13V-228 covers 689 Aston Martin vehicles for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V228000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0016.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 14, 2012 to April 10, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.