Lamborghini Murcielago Recalled Over Fire Risk From Fuel Leak

Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini has announced the recall of both coupe and the roadster versions of the 2007 and 2008 model year Murcielago. The issue concerns some fault in the fuel system of the car.

Announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Murcielago and Murcielago Roadster vehicles have been recalled to fix the faulty fuel pump located inside the fuel tank. The welds on the fuel pump have the potential to get detached and thus leak fuel outside of the tank. As the fuel tank is placed close to the engine, in the presence of an ignition source close to the leakage may result into a fire.

As a remedy, Lamborghini dealers will replace the flawed fuel pump and tank of these Murcielagos for free. The affected vehicles include a total of 428 units. The safety recall is said to begin from next month. For more details, the owners may contact Lamborghin at 1-912-409-5634 or 1-508-808-9562.