2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 2 TSBs
12V430000 Sep 4, 2012
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 4, 2013
Incident date: Mar 30, 2013
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING RENTED FROM A BUSINESS TO DRIVE A FEW LAPS ON A PRIVATE RACE TRACK. ON THE SEVENTH LAP, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY FAILED, LEADING TO THE VEHICLE LEAVING THE RACE TRACK AND CRASHING. *TR
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Jan 24, 2008
Incident date: May 5, 2006
VEHICLE IN OPERATION WHEN FIRE OCCURRED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE IGNITION OF FLUID FROM THE HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL ON THE HOT EXHAUST. PRESSURE LINE FAILURE WAS IDENTIFIED. *TR
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 |
714-3-01
Sep 29, 2008
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
LAMBORGHINI: PROPER HANDLING AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE E-GEAR COMPONENTS AND E-GEAR HYDRAULIC LINES. GALLARDO COUPE, SPYDER AND SUPERLEGGERS (ALL MODEL YEARS). *PE
220905
Sep 22, 2005
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SPACE PARTS ECU RE-FLASH. GALLARDO MODELS FROM MY04 ON AND MURCIELAGO MODELS FROM MY02 ON. *NJ
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08007
Opened: Jan 29, 2008 , Closed: Jun 4, 2008
ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE THREE REPORTS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.TWO OF THE REPORTS ALLEGED THAT A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE REFUELING.THE THIRDALLEGES A FIRE OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LAMBORGHINI IN RESPONSE TO ... Read more
LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO across all model years (2004, 2014).
11
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths