Lamborghini, Bentley recalling models with carbon-ceramic brakesFiled under: Recalls, Bentley, Lamborghini
An issue involving carbon-ceramic brakes has prompted
Lamborghini and
Bentley to
recall certain models so equipped. The problem, according to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, revolves around the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors, which are prone to corrosion when exposed to salty conditions.
The recall affects 2007-2009
Lamborghini Gallardo coupes and Spyders, 2006-2010
Murcielago coupes and Roadsters and 2007-2011
Bentley Continental GTs,
GTCs and
Flying Spurs. All in all, some 1,136 vehicles are subject to the recall in the United States, including 263 Gallardos, 404 Murcielagos and 469 Continentals. The fix seems simple enough, with local Lamborghini and Bentley dealers replacing the problematic screws with new ones. The recall follows two
notices recently
issued for
Audis as well. For further details, see the trio of recall notices
below.
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