Vehicle recall 04V538000 · November 9, 2004
Aston Martin V12 and Vanquish
On certain passenger vehicles, the throttle pedal assembly can become displaced from its housing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the throttle pedal assembly can become displaced from its housing.
- Consequence
- A driver could experience loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the throttle pedals. The recall began on December 23, 2004. Owners should contact aston martin at 201-818-8352.
- Notes
- Aston martin recall no. SAR009.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V538000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 9, 2004
- Filed by
- ASTON MARTIN
- Manufacturer campaign
- SAR 009
- Owner notification
- December 23, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,558
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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