The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V215000·Announced 2010-05-21

Lamborghini Murcielago Fuel Tank Weld Recall

Lamborghini is recalling 2007-2008 Murcielago vehicles because fuel tank welds may detach, causing a fuel leak that could lead to a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank welds) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Automobili Lamborghini is recalling certain 2007-2008 model year Murcielago and Murcielago Roadster vehicles. The recall involves 428 vehicles in the United States.

The defect involves the welds holding the fuel pump support inside the fuel tank, which could detach. This situation may result in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

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, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO, MURCIELAGO ROADSTER
Brand
LAMBORGHINI
Manufacturer
AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
428

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MURCIELAGO
  • MURCIELAGO ROADSTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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