NHTSARecalled May 29, 2013 · #13V228000
Throttle Pedal Arm May Break
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Throttle Pedal Arm May Break
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Aston Martin The Americas
- Model numbers
- DB9
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.