Recalls for 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2010-05-21
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge.  The safety recall began on may 28, 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 .

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Posted on: 2013-10-23
Description
Automobili lamborghini america llc (lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 murcielago coupes and roadsters fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs.  The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.

Consequence
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge.  The safety recall began february 27, 2014.  Owners may contact lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.  The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are l82x-r.01.13 (model year 2006 murcielago coupe and roadster), and lb82x-r.02.13 for the my2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 murcielago coupe and roadster.

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.