Lamborghini Gallardo 2004
Model Gallardo made in 2004 by Lamborghini got 1 consumer complain, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V430000 | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | V (Vehicle) | 1491 | MFR | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | 09/04/2012 | 09/04/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Lamborghini will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering system free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, september 10, 2012. owners may contact lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 220905 | 09/22/2005 | 10023831 | Space parts ecu re-flash. gallardo models from my04 on and murcielago models from my02 on. *nj | 02/05/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 714-3-01 | 09/29/2008 | 10026164 | 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 | 10/03/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE08007 | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | 01/29/2008 | 06/04/2008 | 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 odi'sinformation request letter identified four additional engine compartment fires involving the subject vehicles.four of the 7 total fire incidents reported to either odi or lamborghini were alleged to be caused by ruptures of various e-gear (hydraulic transmission control system) hydraulic fluid lines spraying hydraulic fluid on hot exhaust components.each of these incidents involved different e-gear hydraulic lines or fittings (there are five hydraulic lines in the e-gear system) and a review of incident vehicle service histories indicates that prior repairs may have been factors in all four of these fires. odi's analysis of the two incidents of fire that occurred while refueling did not identify any vehicle factors contributing to the fires.based on the information provided and consumer descriptions of the incidents, odi cannot conclude that the fires originated within the vehicles and not on the ground in the vicinity of the vehicles.lamborghini's assessment of the seventh fire is that the driver's side fuel return line was improperly reconnected after a fuel sending unit replacement.service history information shows that the fire occurred 3 days and 100 miles after the sending unit replacement.no safety related defect trend has been identified in the subject vehicles.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted. | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| PE08007 | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | 01/29/2008 | 06/04/2008 | 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 odi'sinformation request letter identified four additional engine compartment fires involving the subject vehicles.four of the 7 total fire incidents reported to either odi or lamborghini were alleged to be caused by ruptures of various e-gear (hydraulic transmission control system) hydraulic fluid lines spraying hydraulic fluid on hot exhaust components.each of these incidents involved different e-gear hydraulic lines or fittings (there are five hydraulic lines in the e-gear system) and a review of incident vehicle service histories indicates that prior repairs may have been factors in all four of these fires. odi's analysis of the two incidents of fire that occurred while refueling did not identify any vehicle factors contributing to the fires.based on the information provided and consumer descriptions of the incidents, odi cannot conclude that the fires originated within the vehicles and not on the ground in the vicinity of the vehicles.lamborghini's assessment of the seventh fire is that the driver's side fuel return line was improperly reconnected after a fuel sending unit replacement.service history information shows that the fire occurred 3 days and 100 miles after the sending unit replacement.no safety related defect trend has been identified in the subject vehicles.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted. | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| PE08007 | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | 01/29/2008 | 06/04/2008 | 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 odi'sinformation request letter identified four additional engine compartment fires involving the subject vehicles.four of the 7 total fire incidents reported to either odi or lamborghini were alleged to be caused by ruptures of various e-gear (hydraulic transmission control system) hydraulic fluid lines spraying hydraulic fluid on hot exhaust components.each of these incidents involved different e-gear hydraulic lines or fittings (there are five hydraulic lines in the e-gear system) and a review of incident vehicle service histories indicates that prior repairs may have been factors in all four of these fires. odi's analysis of the two incidents of fire that occurred while refueling did not identify any vehicle factors contributing to the fires.based on the information provided and consumer descriptions of the incidents, odi cannot conclude that the fires originated within the vehicles and not on the ground in the vicinity of the vehicles.lamborghini's assessment of the seventh fire is that the driver's side fuel return line was improperly reconnected after a fuel sending unit replacement.service history information shows that the fire occurred 3 days and 100 miles after the sending unit replacement.no safety related defect trend has been identified in the subject vehicles.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| PE08007 | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | 01/29/2008 | 06/04/2008 | 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 odi'sinformation request letter identified four additional engine compartment fires involving the subject vehicles.four of the 7 total fire incidents reported to either odi or lamborghini were alleged to be caused by ruptures of various e-gear (hydraulic transmission control system) hydraulic fluid lines spraying hydraulic fluid on hot exhaust components.each of these incidents involved different e-gear hydraulic lines or fittings (there are five hydraulic lines in the e-gear system) and a review of incident vehicle service histories indicates that prior repairs may have been factors in all four of these fires. odi's analysis of the two incidents of fire that occurred while refueling did not identify any vehicle factors contributing to the fires.based on the information provided and consumer descriptions of the incidents, odi cannot conclude that the fires originated within the vehicles and not on the ground in the vicinity of the vehicles.lamborghini's assessment of the seventh fire is that the driver's side fuel return line was improperly reconnected after a fuel sending unit replacement.service history information shows that the fire occurred 3 days and 100 miles after the sending unit replacement.no safety related defect trend has been identified in the subject vehicles.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||
| PE08007 | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | 01/29/2008 | 06/04/2008 | 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 odi'sinformation request letter identified four additional engine compartment fires involving the subject vehicles.four of the 7 total fire incidents reported to either odi or lamborghini were alleged to be caused by ruptures of various e-gear (hydraulic transmission control system) hydraulic fluid lines spraying hydraulic fluid on hot exhaust components.each of these incidents involved different e-gear hydraulic lines or fittings (there are five hydraulic lines in the e-gear system) and a review of incident vehicle service histories indicates that prior repairs may have been factors in all four of these fires. odi's analysis of the two incidents of fire that occurred while refueling did not identify any vehicle factors contributing to the fires.based on the information provided and consumer descriptions of the incidents, odi cannot conclude that the fires originated within the vehicles and not on the ground in the vicinity of the vehicles.lamborghini's assessment of the seventh fire is that the driver's side fuel return line was improperly reconnected after a fuel sending unit replacement.service history information shows that the fire occurred 3 days and 100 miles after the sending unit replacement.no safety related defect trend has been identified in the subject vehicles.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 05/05/2006 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||