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Lamborghini Issues Recall Over Fire Concerns

Posted September 28, 2012 9:00 AM by CarDomain

To say that Lambos are prone to fire is an almost comical understatement. And now it's official, at least for Gallardos: the NHTSA is ordering the manufacturer to recall 1,491 of the '04-'06s over concerns that an over-stressed power steering hose can leak fluid, potentially leading to fire. And I don't know about you, but I have a feeling it won't be the last Lambo recall on this issue. Via Carscoop.

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09/28/2012 12:00 PM

That does it! I'm selling all three of mine.

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09/28/2012 1:12 PM

Sorry, can't take them back, what am I gonna do with six ?.

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09/28/2012 4:50 PM

Donate them to the fire department.
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09/28/2012 12:23 PM

One under each seat = standard equipment...

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10/01/2012 12:28 PM

Looks like an expensive way to roast marshmallows.

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10/01/2012 2:30 PM

Or your buns!
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10/01/2012 2:41 PM

Hmmmmmm......new car smell.

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10/04/2012 1:53 AM

Blame it on the driver, he wasn't going fast enough.

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10/04/2012 8:28 AM

I think it was driven by Dietrich. He used to drive Ferraris.
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