Lamborghini recall: Steering
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Lamborghini Gallardo 2004–2006
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V430000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Automobili Lamborghini
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 4, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 26, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,491
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall number
- L714-R
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lamborghini recall: Electrical system Nov 27, 2018
- Lamborghini recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 30, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.