NHTSA (USA)Critical

May 29, 2013

2012–2014 ASTON MARTIN VIRAGENHTSA Campaign #13V228000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

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.

689 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RA-03-0016