01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2016 Lamborghini Aventador recall campaigns
NHTSA 18V461000
- Component
- WHEELS
- Report received
- July 11, 2018
- Potential units
- 8campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Automobili Lamborghini (Lamborghini) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV Coupe and Aventador SV Roadster vehicles. The bolts centering and supporting the brake discs to the wheel's hub may loosen over time. Continued driving with loose centering bolts may result in the wheel detaching.
Why it matters: A wheel detachment can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the centering bolts with ones that have thread-locking fluid, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. Lamborghini's number for this recall is L73XR0318.
Owner notification: September 21, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Automobili Lamborghini
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
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