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Lamborghini, Bentley recalling models with carbon-ceramic brakes
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Oct 31, 2013, 1:13:34 PM10/31/13
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RECALL Subject : Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail
Report Receipt Date: SEP 30, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V471000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263
Manufacturer: Automobili Lamborghini America LLC
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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 is planned to begin by 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.
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RECALL Subject : Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail
Report Receipt Date: SEP 30, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V470000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 404
Manufacturer: Automobili Lamborghini America LLC
SUMMARY:
Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain
model year 2006 through 2010 Murcielago Coupes and Roadsters fitted
with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that
secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty
conditions.
CONSEQUENCE:
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 is planned to begin by November
2013. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The
manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L82X-R.01.13 (Model Year
2006 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster), and LB82X-R.02.13 for the MY2007,
2008, 2009, and 2010 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster.
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.
###
RECALL Subject : Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail
Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V484000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 469
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007
through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles,
manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon
ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel
screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to
salty conditions.
CONSEQUENCE:
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking
ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free
of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in early November
2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number
for this campaign is RE13/14.
RECALL Subject : Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail
Report Receipt Date: SEP 30, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V471000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 263
Manufacturer: Automobili Lamborghini America LLC
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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 is planned to begin by 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.
###
RECALL Subject : Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail
Report Receipt Date: SEP 30, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V470000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 404
Manufacturer: Automobili Lamborghini America LLC
SUMMARY:
Automobili Lamborghini America LLC (Lamborghini) is recalling certain
model year 2006 through 2010 Murcielago Coupes and Roadsters fitted
with carbon ceramic brake discs. The stainless steel screws that
secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty
conditions.
CONSEQUENCE:
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 is planned to begin by November
2013. Owners may contact Lamborghini at 1-866-681-6276. The
manufacturer's numbers for this campaign are L82X-R.01.13 (Model Year
2006 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster), and LB82X-R.02.13 for the MY2007,
2008, 2009, and 2010 Murcielago Coupe and Roadster.
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.
###
RECALL Subject : Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail
Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V484000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 469
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007
through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles,
manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon
ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel
screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to
salty conditions.
CONSEQUENCE:
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking
ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free
of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in early November
2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number
for this campaign is RE13/14.
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