NHTSA safety recall

Recall 12V430000 · manufacturer campaign L714-R

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections — Lamborghini · reported 4 Sep 2012 · 1,491 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
12V430000
Manufacturer campaign
L714-R
Filed by
Automobili Lamborghini
Report received
4 Sep 2012
Owners notified
26 Sep 2012
Potentially affected
1,491

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2004 Lamborghini Gallardo 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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