Vehicle recall 13V228000 · May 29, 2013
Aston Martin DB9, DBS and 4 more models
Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V228000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 2013
- Filed by
- Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RA-03-0016
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 689
- 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.
- Aston Martin DB9 (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Aston Martin DBS (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Aston Martin Rapide (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Aston Martin Virage (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
Has your Aston Martin been repaired?
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