Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, Rapide S +6 more: Vehicle speed control — accelerator pedal

Affects Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, Rapide S, V12 Vantage Coupe, DB9, V8 Vantage, Virage, DBS, Rapide · 2008–2014 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational