Aston Martin The Americas | NHTSA Recall #14V010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V010000 by Aston Martin The Americas. Affecting 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 Includes 5,001 affected units, Accelerator Pedal Arm May Break, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V010000
Manufacturer: Aston Martin The Americas
Report Received Date: 2014-01-16T00:00:00
Subject: Accelerator pedal arm may break
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 5,001

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RA-03-0017
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.59

Metadata

SID: row-jppw~5j7g~tgma
NHTSA ID: 14V010000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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