Hovik Report post Posted May 24, 2010 http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/24/lamborg...-over-possible/ We've seen a rash of recalls in the past few months, but none of the cars and trucks under the spotlight of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have quite the cache of the Lamborghini Murciélago. The Raging Bull is recalling 428 of its 2007 and 2008 model year Murcielago coupes and roadsters for a potentially serious problem that could result in a fuel leak and possibly a fire. The problem apparently lies with the welds holding the fuel pump support inside the fuel tank. If the welds fail to hold, the tank could detach – and nobody wants a $350,000 exotic with a detached fuel tank. Owners of the potentially defective Murciélagos can take their supercar to the nearest Lambo dealer for a free repair. Hit the jump to read over the official NHTSA press release. LAMBORGHINI / MURCIELAGO 2007-2008 Manufacturer: AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI Mfr's Report Date: MAY 14, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V215000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 428 Summary: LAMBORGHINI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 MURCIELAGO AND MURCIELAGO ROADSTER VEHICLES. THE WELDS HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD DETACH. THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAMBORGHINI AT 1-912-409-5634 OR 1-508-808-9562. Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouth37 Report post Posted May 24, 2010 Too late for this guy! I hate it when my gas tank escapes at speed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Too late for this guy! I hate it when my gas tank escapes at speed! this is a 6.2 murcy it's not 2007-2008 anyways they're a lot of cars... very expensive recall for lamborghini Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyroy2003 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 The majority of the cost will be on the "Sourced" provider of the tank to Lamborghini... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipem3 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 just for the US car or worldwide?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyvatvol15 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 worldwide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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