Recall 14V010 covers 5,001 2008-2014 Aston Martin vehicles with an accelerator pedal arm defect. Repair is free at any franchised Aston Martin dealer.
Aston Martin is recalling 5,001 2008-2014 DB9, V8 Vantage, and Rapide vehicles because a manufacturing error can let the accelerator pedal arm break. If it breaks, the engine returns to idle and the driver cannot maintain or increase speed, increasing the risk of a crash; the Aston Martin dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The accelerator pedal arm in affected 2008-2014 Aston Martin vehicles is the mechanical link between your foot and the vehicle speed control system. When you press the pedal, the arm moves through its travel and tells the engine management system how much acceleration you are asking for.
In this recall, Aston Martin says a manufacturing error left the pedal arm vulnerable to breaking. If the arm breaks, the pedal no longer gives the driver normal control over acceleration, so the car does not respond as expected when the driver presses or releases the pedal.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not list a dashboard light, noise, or pedal feel change that reliably appears before the accelerator pedal arm breaks.
Who's affected?
Spans 8 Aston Martin model lines across 2008-2014, all tied to the accelerator pedal.
| 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S | Accelerator pedal |
|---|---|
| 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S | Accelerator pedal |
| 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | Accelerator pedal |
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe | Accelerator pedal |
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin Virage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2009 Aston Martin Dbs | Accelerator pedal |
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | Accelerator pedal |
| 2011 Aston Martin Rapide | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin Dbs | Accelerator pedal |
| 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2014 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2011 Aston Martin DB9 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2010 Aston Martin Dbs | Accelerator pedal |
| 2011 Aston Martin Dbs | Accelerator pedal |
| 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Accelerator pedal |
| 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S | Accelerator pedal |
| Units affected | 5,001 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine returns to idle. The driver loses the ability to maintain or increase engine speed, which increases crash risk, especially in moving traffic. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the recall work soon if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Aston Martin dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, Rapide S, V12 Vantage Coupe, DB9, V8 Vantage, Virage, Dbs, or Rapide is included in this recall.
- Watch for Aston Martin's recall notice if you have not received one, then contact a franchised Aston Martin dealer about the free accelerator-pedal assembly replacement.
- Tell the dealer this is recall number 14V010, and explain that the accelerator pedal arm can break and return the engine to idle.
- Bring any prior repair paperwork, especially if your vehicle was repaired under the earlier recall 13V-228, because this recall requires the current remedy.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. If the accelerator pedal stops responding, pull over when safe and arrange service.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Aston Martin technician replaces the accelerator pedal assembly, the part that connects the driver's foot input to throttle control. The recall repair is free once available for your VIN. Aston Martin's filing says owner notification began on February 11, 2014, and that vehicles fixed under the earlier recall still need the current remedy applied. If your car previously received the older repair, ask the service desk to confirm that this replacement pedal assembly has been completed under campaign 14V010.
Timeline
| January 16, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 11, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V010?
Recall 14V010 covers 5,001 2008-2014 Aston Martin vehicles with an accelerator pedal arm that can break because of a manufacturing error. If it breaks, the engine returns to idle and the driver cannot maintain or increase engine speed, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2008-2014 Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage, Dbs, Rapide, Rapide S, V12 Vantage Coupe, V8 Vantage S, or Virage is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V010. If it is, contact a franchised Aston Martin dealer and ask for the accelerator pedal assembly replacement. Reference recall number 14V010 or Aston Martin recall RA-03-0017 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Aston Martin dealers replace the accelerator pedal assemblies free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2014, so the dealer remedy is already open for included vehicles.
Is it safe to drive with this accelerator pedal recall?
The risk is loss of engine-speed control if the accelerator pedal arm breaks. The engine returns to idle, and the driver cannot maintain or increase speed, increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then ask an Aston Martin dealer how to handle the vehicle before the repair.
What if my Aston Martin was already repaired under recall 13V-228?
It still needs the current remedy if your VIN is included. Aston Martin stated that recall 14V010 supersedes recall 13V-228, and any vehicle repaired under the earlier recall needs the current accelerator pedal assembly remedy applied.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V010000 |
|---|---|
| Aston Martin customer service | 1-888-923-9988 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V010 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V010000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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