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Lamborghini Aventador Recall 17V073: Fuel May Contact Hot Exhaust, Creating Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 17V073, reported February 3, 2017, 1,453 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Gasoline may come into contact with the exhaust system in certain driving conditions when the fuel tank is full. Gasoline touching a hot exhaust system, which is an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy is free. Dealers will upgrade the fuel tank's evaporative emissions system at no charge, and owners will be notified by Lamborghini. Owners can contact Lamborghini customer service at 1-866-681-6276. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V073Automobili Lamborghini
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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

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