What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2013367
- Recall date
- 23 October 2013
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Models
- Vantage V8, DB9, V8 Vantage S, Dbs, V12 Vantage, Rapide S, Virage, Rapide
- Model years
- 2007 to 2013
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Superseded
- Vehicles affected
- 568
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal arm may fail. This would cause the throttle control to return to the idle position, causing a reduction in engine power and propulsive force.u00a0 Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driveru2019s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.u00a0 Correction: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly and adjust the foot well scuff plate. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013185. Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2013367.