NHTSA Recall 13V471000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V471000; Date: Sep. 30, 2013
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Lamborghini Gallardo; 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo; 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo; 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder; 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder; 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
Manufactured by: Automobili Lamborghini America Llc
Affected Units:: 263
Recall Summary:
Automobili lamborghini America LLC (lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gallardo coupes and spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
How to Fix:
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are l71x-r. 01. 13 (model year 2007 and 2008 gallardo coupe and spyder) and l71x-r. 02. 13 (model year 2009 gallardo coupe and spyder).
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 29, 2013
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