NHTSA Recall 13V470000
Filed by Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini). Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2013-09-30. An estimated 404 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Murcielago Coupes and Roadsters fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Risk
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began February 27, 2014. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L82X-R.01.13 (Model Year 2006 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster), and LB82X-R.02.13 for the MY2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
- 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
- 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
- 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
- 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
- 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago
- 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago
- 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago
- 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago
- 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago