NHTSA Recall 13V228000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 689 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Aston Martin DB9.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V228000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RA-03-0016 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | May 29, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 19, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Notes
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Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V228000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Aston Martin DB9 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Aston Martin DBS | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Aston Martin Rapide | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Aston Martin Virage | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.