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Lamborghini Gallardo Recall 13V471: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

NHTSA campaign 13V471, reported September 30, 2013, 263 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V471Automobili Lamborghini America LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Problem
Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gallardo Coupes and Spyders fitted with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Risk
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L71X-R.01.13 (model year 2007 and 2008 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder) and L71X-R.02.13 (model year 2009 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder).
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Lamborghini Gallardo200720082009
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder200720082009