LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V470000

Make Model Year
LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-02-27 2013-09-30 2013-10-23

Production Dates: 2005-09-01 - 2009-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 404

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.