Vehicle recall 14V010000 · January 16, 2014
Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage and 6 more models
Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V010000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 16, 2014
- Filed by
- Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RA-03-0017
- Owner notification
- February 11, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,001
- 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 (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Aston Martin DBS (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Aston Martin Rapide (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Aston Martin Rapide S (2014): 2014
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage S (2011-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Aston Martin Virage (2012): 2012
Has your Aston Martin been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Aston Martin dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.