Aston Martin The Americas | NHTSA Recall #13V228000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V228000 by Aston Martin The Americas. Affecting model year db9, virage, v8 vantage, v12 vantage, and rapide vehicles manufactured from may 14, 2012, through april 10, 2013 Includes 689 affected units, Throttle Pedal Arm May Break, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year db9, virage, v8 vantage, v12 vantage, and rapide vehicles manufactured from may 14, 2012, through april 10, 2013

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V228000
Manufacturer: Aston Martin The Americas
Report Received Date: 2013-05-29T00:00:00
Subject: Throttle pedal arm may break
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 689

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RA-03-0016
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V228000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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