2012–2014 Aston Martin DB9, 2012–2014 Aston Martin DBS, 2012–2014 Aston Martin Rapide and 3 other models Recall: Due to a manufacturing error, the throttle pedal arm may break
NHTSA campaign 13V228000 · Vehicle Speed Control · filed May 29, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V228000 (manufacturer number RA-03-0016). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.