Lamborghini is recalling 428 Murciélago coupes and roadsters built between 2007 and 2008 because they could leak fuel and start a fire. According to NHTSA, supports for the Lambos’ fuel pumps could break, which could allow fuel to spill from the tank. And as we all know, spilled gasoline plus an ignition source (a hot exhaust, for instance) can start a fire.
Given that Lambo has built just over 4000 Murciélagos ever, that means about ten percent are subject to the recall.
We’ve seen many pictures of flame-engulfed Murciélagos on the internet over the past few years and can’t help but wonder if this recall explains at least some of the fires. We love both fire and Lamborghinis, but definitely not when they inhabit the same space at the same time.
Lamborghini Recalls Murciélago for Possible Fuel Leak - Car and Driver Blog