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NHTSARecalled Jan 16, 2014 · #14V010000

Accelerator Pedal Arm May Break

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Accelerator Pedal Arm May Break
  • 2012 Virage
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Aston Martin The Americas
Model numbers
DB9, 2012 DBS, 2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide, 2012 Virage
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice