Lamborghini Gallardo (2004-2006): Steering
Recall 12V430000 · Sep 4, 2012 · Automobili Lamborghini
1,491
vehicles affected
1,491
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V430000
- Date
- Sep 4, 2012
- Maker
- Automobili Lamborghini
- Units affected
- 1,491
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2004-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Lamborghini is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the high pressure steering pipes near the the steering assistance hydraulic system pump might leak.
What can happen
Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini | Gallardo | 2004-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V430000?
1 model: Lamborghini Gallardo (2004-2006), about 1,491 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V430000?
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.
What can happen?
Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.