RA-03-0017: Throttle Pedal Lever - Incorrect Material Specification and Adjustment of the Footwell Scuff-Plate on Left Hand Steering Vehicles

Applies to

V8 Vantage (2005-2017), V12 Vantage (2009-2018), DB9 (2004-2016), DBS (2007-2012), Rapide (2010-2012), Virage (2011-2012), Rapide S (2013-2018), DB9 Volante (2004-2016), DBS Volante (2009-2012), Virage Volante (2011-2012), V8 Vantage Roadster (2007-2017), V8 Vantage S Coupé (2011-2017), V8 Vantage S Roadster (2011-2017).

Rapide S (2013-2018): The factory list explicitly names DBS and Virage Coupé/Volante, Rapide and Rapide S, and V8 Vantage/V8 Vantage S Coupé/Roadster. Scope: 11 November 2007–31 December 2013; New Vanquish and Cygnet are excluded. Check the separately published VIN list.
DB9 Volante (2004-2016): The factory list explicitly names DBS and Virage Coupé/Volante, Rapide and Rapide S, and V8 Vantage/V8 Vantage S Coupé/Roadster. Scope: 11 November 2007–31 December 2013; New Vanquish and Cygnet are excluded. Check the separately published VIN list.
DBS Volante (2009-2012): The factory list explicitly names DBS and Virage Coupé/Volante, Rapide and Rapide S, and V8 Vantage/V8 Vantage S Coupé/Roadster. Scope: 11 November 2007–31 December 2013; New Vanquish and Cygnet are excluded. Check the separately published VIN list.
Virage Volante (2011-2012): The factory list explicitly names DBS and Virage Coupé/Volante, Rapide and Rapide S, and V8 Vantage/V8 Vantage S Coupé/Roadster. Scope: 11 November 2007–31 December 2013; New Vanquish and Cygnet are excluded. Check the separately published VIN list.
V8 Vantage Roadster (2007-2017): The factory list explicitly names DBS and Virage Coupé/Volante, Rapide and Rapide S, and V8 Vantage/V8 Vantage S Coupé/Roadster. Scope: 11 November 2007–31 December 2013; New Vanquish and Cygnet are excluded. Check the separately published VIN list.
V8 Vantage S Coupé (2011-2017): The factory list explicitly names DBS and Virage Coupé/Volante, Rapide and Rapide S, and V8 Vantage/V8 Vantage S Coupé/Roadster. Scope: 11 November 2007–31 December 2013; New Vanquish and Cygnet are excluded. Check the separately published VIN list.
V8 Vantage S Roadster (2011-2017): The factory list explicitly names DBS and Virage Coupé/Volante, Rapide and Rapide S, and V8 Vantage/V8 Vantage S Coupé/Roadster. Scope: 11 November 2007–31 December 2013; New Vanquish and Cygnet are excluded. Check the separately published VIN list.

VIN applicability: Refer to the separately published list of VINs.

Years beside model names identify production generations, not confirmed affected years. For a specific car, confirm the VIN with Aston Martin or an authorised specialist. Do not assume every vehicle in the model family is affected.

Issue and owner context

Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.

Aston Martin's repair

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014.

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Sources and evidence

Confirmed factory information

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Factory model field: All Models manufactured from 11 November 2007 until 31 December 2013 but not New Vanquish or Cygnet. Confirm the specified variant and VIN before arranging work.

The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. Catalogue years identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.

Applicability review (2026-10-07): The factory list explicitly names DBS and Virage Coupé/Volante, Rapide and Rapide S, and V8 Vantage/V8 Vantage S Coupé/Roadster. Scope: 11 November 2007–31 December 2013; New Vanquish and Cygnet are excluded. Check the separately published VIN list.

Aston Martin: RA-03-0017, Throttle Pedal Lever - Incorrect Material Specification and Adjustment of the Footwell Scuff-Plate on Left Hand Steering Vehicles.
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