LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO 2005: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V430000

Make Model Year
LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO 2005
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-26 2012-09-04 2012-09-04

Manufacturers Involved: Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: L714-R

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1491

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak.

Consequence

Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering system free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2012. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.