2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE RECALL - #13V228000
		RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : ACCELERATOR PEDAL
		
        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.  
		
		
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							| Vehicle | 
							2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							Aston Martin Lagonda of North America | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							5/14/2012 - 4/10/2013 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							6/3/2013 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							Aston Martin Lagonda of North America | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							7/19/2013 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							689 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							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.   | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							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.   | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							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. | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							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Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.this campaign was superseded by recall campaign 14V-010. | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
								
									
										2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
									
									
  
									
										2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
									
									
  
									
										2012 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
									
									
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