2001–2005 Aston Martin V12, 2001–2005 Aston Martin Vanquish Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME…
NHTSA campaign 04V538000 · Vehicle Speed Control · filed Nov 9, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROM ITS HOUSING.
The risk
A DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE THROTTLE PEDALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ASTON MARTIN AT 201-818-8352.
ASTON MARTIN RECALL NO. SAR009.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V538000 (manufacturer number SAR 009). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.