Lamborghini Murciélago recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Lamborghini Murciélago from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear brake disc screws may fail

    Reported October 4, 2013Model years 2006–2010DVSA recall R/2013/111EU Safety Gate A12/1590/13429 vehicles affected

    In extreme salt environments, corrosion cracking may cause brake disc screws to fail. If 8 of 10 screws fail, braking at that wheel could be lost, increasing stopping distance. The affected screws will be replaced with a different material.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY DETACH
    Defect
    On vehicles fitted with carbon ceramic brakes the stainless steel screws fixing the rotor to the metal bell may fail due to stress corrosion cracking if the vehicle has been used in extreme salt environments. The customer will experience a noise when a screw fails and the brake continues to be 100% effective. However if the affected disc was to lose 8 of the 10 screws there would be a loss of braking at that wheel. Although the maximum bolt failure worldwide has been 3 theoretically the concern could lead to an increase in stopping distance and a collision.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the affected stainless steel screws with a screw of a different material that is not susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.

  2. Brake rotor screws may fail

    Reported September 30, 2013Model years 2006–2010NHTSA campaign 13V470000404 vehicles affected

    Exposure to salty conditions may cause the brake rotor screws to fail, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the screws, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    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.

  3. Fuel pump bracket welds may fail and cause a leak

    Reported May 21, 2010Model years 2005–2008DVSA recall R/2010/14068 vehicles affected

    Fuel surge and vibration may cause welds on the fuel pump support bracket to fail, leaking fuel onto the floor and possibly causing a fire if an external heat source is present. The fuel tank will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    It is possible due to fuel surge and vehicle vibration that the spot welds on the fuel pump support bracket within the fuel tank may fail. This can result in a small fuel leak onto the floor and if an external heat source is present then this could result in a fire.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank.

  4. Fuel pump support welds may detach

    Reported May 21, 2010Model years 2007–2008NHTSA campaign 10V215000428 vehicles affected

    Welds holding the fuel pump support inside the tank may detach and cause a fuel leak. Fuel leaking near an ignition source could cause a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    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 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  5. Steering wheel joint screw may be improperly tightened

    Reported October 3, 2003Model years 2002–2003NHTSA campaign 03V375000245 vehicles affected

    The steering wheel joint screw may not have been tightened to specification, which could endanger steering function. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and adjust the steering shaft if needed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:COLUMN
    Defect
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TORQUE APPLIED TO THE JOINT SCREW BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS NOT CERTIFIED.
    Consequence
    IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD RESULT IN THE ENDANGERING OF THE STEERING FUNCTIONS.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT EVERY AFFECTED VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE STEERING SHAFT TO MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAMBORGHINI AT 1-516-829-8694.
    Notes
    LAMBORGHINI RECALL NO. L147.R-01.03.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  6. Steering column coupling may separate

    Reported March 19, 2002Model years 2002NHTSA campaign 02V08200028 vehicles affected

    The lower steering column coupling may have too much clearance and could separate from the steering rack input shaft, increasing crash risk. Dealers will adjust the clearance if needed and retighten the locking bolt free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ONTO THE INPUT SHAFT OF THE STEERING RACK WITH TOO MUCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE COUPLING AND THE STEERING RACK INPUT SHAFT HOUSING.
    Consequence
    AS A RESULT, THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING COULD SEPARATE FROM THE INPUT SHAFT OF THE STEERING RACK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL ADJUST, IF NECESSARY, THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING AND THE STEERING RACK INPUT SHAFT HOUSING, AND RE-TIGHTEN THE COUPLING LOCKING BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2002. 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 1-781-788-0600.
    Notes
    CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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