Saturday, June 26, 2010

2007-2008 Lamborghini Murcielago Recall

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=10V215&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=email

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 10V215000

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
LAMBORGHINI / MURCIELAGO 2007-2008
LAMBORGHINI / MURCIELAGO ROADSTER 2007-2008
Manufacturer: AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI Mfr's Report Date: MAY 14, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V215000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 428
Summary:
LAMBORGHINI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 MURCIELAGO AND MURCIELAGO ROADSTER VEHICLES. THE WELDS HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD DETACH. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAMBORGHINI AT 1-912-409-5634 OR 1-508-808-9562.
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .