Doors: latchRecall 98V-030 · 1996–1997 Lamborghini Diablo
AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI recall 98V-030 covers 44 1996–1997 Lamborghini Diablo for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW RETRACTOR SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE DOOR(S) TO OPEN, WILL REMAIN IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT (OR ENTER) THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDOW SYSTEM AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE SYSTEM WITH THE NEW, MODIFIED VERSION OF THE MICRO SWITCH AND LATCH ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAMBORGHINI AT 1-714-261-8872.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 April 1, 1996 to September 30, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.