01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2012 Lamborghini Aventador recall campaigns
NHTSA 18V391000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- June 12, 2018
- Potential units
- 1,700campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Lamborghini Aventador Coupe and Roadster vehicles. The engine may stall unexpectedly during certain driving conditions such as when the accelerator pedal is released below 2000 rpms while the transmission is automatically down shifting to a lower gear.
Why it matters: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will install updated engine software, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73X-R.02.18.
Owner notification: August 3, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Automobili Lamborghini
NHTSA 17V073000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- February 3, 2017
- Potential units
- 1,453campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Aventador Coupe and Aventador Roadster vehicles. In certain driving conditions while the vehicle has a full gas tank, gasoline may contact the exhaust system.
Why it matters: Gasoline contact with an ignition source such as a hot exhaust system can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276.
Owner notification: March 2, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Automobili Lamborghini
NHTSA 12V561000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- December 4, 2012
- Potential units
- 144campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2012 Aventador vehicles manufactured July 15, 2011, through April 20, 2012 for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may have headlights that can be aimed horizontally but not vertically.
Why it matters: An incorrect headlamp aim could reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will enable the vertical aiming and disable the horizontal aiming of the headlights, free of charge. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276.
Owner notification: December 22, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI
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