NHTSA Recall # | 96416 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V228000 |
MFG Compaign # | RA-03-0016 |
Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda of North America |
Supplier | ASTON MARTIN |
Brand | ASTON MARTIN |
Model | DBS |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
Date of notification | 19/07/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/05/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/04/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/05/13 |
Report created | 03/06/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 689 |
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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). This campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14v-010. |