Aston Martin DB9 Recall R/2013/067: Throttle Pedal May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 May 2013
- Launched
- 1,289
- vehicles in the UK
- RA-03-0017
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Aston Martin recalled DB9 vehicles built between 14 May 2012 and 10 April 2013. The throttle pedal may fail resulting in the driver being unable to accelerate or maintain speed. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the throttle pedal with one of the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The throttle pedal may fail resulting in the driver being unable to accelerate or maintain speed. The throttle pedal arm on the affected vehicles is not to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THROTTLE PEDAL MAY FAIL Defect: The throttle pedal may fail resulting in the driver being unable to accelerate or maintain speed. The throttle pedal arm on the affected vehicles is not to specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the throttle pedal with one of the correct specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the driver being unable to accelerate or maintain speed.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the throttle pedal with one of the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
DB9 built between 14 May 2012 and 10 April 2013 may be included. Aston Martin estimates 1,289 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Aston Martin.
- Book with any franchised Aston Martin dealer, quoting the campaign code RA-03-0017 or the DVSA reference R/2013/067. See how to get a Aston Martin recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB9, DBS, Rapide S, Vanquish and 1 moreVehicle may roll away | Urgent | R/2017/345 | |
| DB9, DBS, Vanquish, VirageMovement of seat may damage battery supply cable | Urgent | R/2017/343 | |
| DB9, DBS, Vanquish, VirageRisk of short-circuit in battery supply cable | Urgent | R/2016/082 | |
| DB9, DBS, ONE77, Vantage and 2 moreSeat may overheat | Urgent | R/2014/163 | |
| DB9, Rapide SIntermittent fault with transmission control switches | Low | R/2014/078 |
This is one of 35 Aston Martin recalls in DVSA’s data. The Aston Martin recall launched before it was R/2012/112 on 12 Nov 2012, for directional control may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/078 on 16 Jul 2014, for intermittent fault with transmission control switches. You can also see every Aston Martin recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/067, launched 29 May 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.