NHTSA Recall 14V010000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,001 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Aston Martin DB9.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V010000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RA-03-0017 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | January 16, 2014 |
| Owner notification | February 11, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) 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. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
Safety risk
If the accelerator 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 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. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V010000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Aston Martin DB9 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Aston Martin DBS | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Aston Martin Rapide | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Aston Martin Rapide S | 2014 |
| Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | 2011, 2012 |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage S | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Aston Martin Virage | 2012 |
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.