Disc: rotorRecall 13V-471 · Lamborghini vehicles
Automobili Lamborghini America LLC recall 13V-471 covers 263 Lamborghini vehicles for a disc: rotor problem, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V471000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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).
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2006 to February 28, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.