LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR 2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V073000

Make Model Year
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-02 2017-02-03 2017-02-07

Production Dates: 2011-03-22 - 2016-12-05

Manufacturers Involved: Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1453

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Automobili Lamborghini "Lamborghini" is recalling certain 2012-2017 Aventador Coupe and Aventador Roadster vehicles. In certain driving conditions while the vehicle has a full gas tank, gasoline may contact the exhaust system.

Consequence

Gasoline contact with an ignition source such as a hot exhaust system can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276.

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.