The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V430000·Announced 2012-09-04

Lamborghini Recalls 2004-2006 Gallardo for Steering Pipe Leak Fire Risk

Lamborghini is recalling 1,491 model year 2004-2006 Gallardo vehicles because high-pressure steering pipes may leak fluid, posing a fire risk if exposed to an ignition source.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) where leaking fluid could result in a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating due to significant injury/property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. The recall involves 1,491 vehicles where the high-pressure steering pipes near the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak in certain driving conditions.

The leaking fluid could result in a fire if it comes into contact with an ignition source. This defect is located in the steering hydraulic power assist system.

Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering system free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2012. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
Brand
LAMBORGHINI
Manufacturer
AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
1,491

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 (1)

  • GALLARDO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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