Vehicle recall R/2004/187

Aston Martin Vanquish recall: Possibility that throttle control may be lost

DVSA recall R/2004/187 names the Aston Martin Vanquish. It was launched 19 November 2004. It covers vehicles built 10 November 2001 to 9 November 2004.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2004/187
Launched: 19 November 2004
Issued by: ASTON MARTIN
Manufacturer reference: sar009
Vehicles: 473 across the lines below

What can go 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.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Aston Martin Vanquish	10 November 2001 to 9 November 2004	473

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/082 Risk of short-circuit in battery supply cable 11 April 2016, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Dbs, Aston Martin Vanquish
R/2017/345 Vehicle may roll away 18 December 2017, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Rapide, Aston Martin Vanquish and others
R/2017/343 Movement of seat may damage battery supply cable 18 December 2017, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Dbs, Aston Martin Vanquish
R/2025/343 RA-06-2074 - Vanquish ESP 28 August 2025, Aston Martin Vanquish

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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