Aston Martin Vanquish Recall R/2004/187: Possibility That Throttle Control May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do

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How serious

19 Nov 2004

Launched

473

vehicles in the UK

sar009

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Aston Martin recalled Vanquish vehicles built between 10 November 2001 and 9 November 2004. The electronic throttle pedal assembly cross shaft can become displaced from its housing following involuntary displacement of an ultrasonically domed head (LHS end). The dealer will check likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the throttle assembly for compliance with specification. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The electronic throttle pedal assembly cross shaft can become displaced from its housing following involuntary displacement of an ultrasonically domed head (LHS end). This is designed to keep the cross shaft in place along with a secondary retaining cross pin at the opposite side of the housing. With the cross shaft displaced throttle control is lost. If ignored a failed cross shaft would lead to loss of throttle control whilst driving.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT THROTTLE CONTROL MAY BE LOST Defect: The electronic throttle pedal assembly cross shaft can become displaced from its housing following involuntary displacement of an ultrasonically domed head (LHS end). This is designed to keep the cross shaft in place along with a secondary retaining cross pin at the opposite side of the housing. With the cross shaft displaced throttle control is lost. If ignored a failed cross shaft would lead to loss of throttle control whilst driving. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the throttle assembly will be checked for compliance with specification. Should a non-compliance be identified the throttle pedal assembly will be replaced.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of throttle control whilst driving.

The Fix

The dealer will check likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the throttle assembly for compliance with specification.

Are You Affected?

Vanquish built between 10 November 2001 and 9 November 2004 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 473 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Aston Martin, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Aston Martin.
2. Book with any franchised Aston Martin dealer, quoting the campaign code sar009 or the DVSA reference R/2004/187. See how to get a Aston Martin recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2003/051 on 24 Mar 2003, for power assisted steering hose may contact the left hand exhaust manifold and burn through. The one launched after it was R/2005/010 on 18 Jan 2005, for rear brake pressure reducing valves connected incorrectly. You can also see every Aston Martin recall and all recalls launched in 2004.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2004/187, launched 19 November 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.