Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Automobili Lamborghini America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20061001
End Date Of Manufacturing
20090228
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
263
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20131129
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)
Report Received Date
20130930
Record Creation Date
20131023
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Consequence Summary
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L71X-R.01.13 (model year 2007 and 2008 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder) and L71X-R.02.13 (model year 2009 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder).
Recall 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.