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SevereNHTSA·21V107000·Announced 2021-02-24

Lamborghini Recalls Aventador SVJ Vehicles Due to Hood Hinge Defect

Lamborghini is recalling 2018-2021 Aventador SVJ vehicles because hood hinge screws may loosen, potentially causing the hood to detach at high speeds.

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 (hood hinge) that can lead to a detached hood, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Aventador SVJ Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the hood hinge screws may loosen, which could result in an unlatched hood. In certain high-speed driving conditions, this may cause the hood to detach from the vehicle.

A detached hood can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood hinge screws free of charge.

Owners may contact Automobili Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Automobili Lamborghini's number for this recall is L734-R.01.21. 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.

The recalled product

Product
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SVJ
Brand
LAMBORGHINI
Manufacturer
Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini)
Category
Vehicle — Sports Car
Hazard
Affected units
221

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)

  • AVENTADOR SVJ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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