LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR 2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V561000

Make Model Year
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-22 2012-12-04 2012-12-06

Production Dates: 2012-11-09 - 2012-12-07

Manufacturers Involved: Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: LB834-R.09.12

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 144

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2012 Aventador vehicles manufactured July 15, 2011, through April 20, 2012 for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may have headlights that can be aimed horizontally but not vertically.

Consequence

An incorrect headlamp aim could reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will enable the vertical aiming and disable the horizontal aiming of the headlights, free of charge. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.

Notes

Lamborghini's recall campaign number is LB834-R.09.12.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; or go to http://www.safercar.gov.