2024-05-25 12:36:33
Lamborghini has determined to recall its solely SUV – the Urus – for restore in its firm workshops, due to the entrance cowl, which might open and even fly off when driving quicker.
The recall covers the Urus Performante (2023 – 2024) and Urus S fashions, a complete of two,133 models, however the firm estimates that solely 2 p.c of those automobiles have the talked about defect.
The issue is within the rivets of the lid closing mechanism. It was discovered that the rivet studs might have some deformation as a consequence of an inconsistent manufacturing course of by the provider. This could trigger small gaps to type between the hood and the entrance bumper at speeds of as much as 150 km/h, and the elevated airflow can overload the hood closing mechanism and trigger a malfunction.
On this case, the hood can open and hinder the driving force’s view and harm the windshield, and it’s also potential for it to utterly separate from the automobile and endanger others on the highway.
Lamborghini grew to become conscious of the potential drawback in August final yr and acquired two complaints in Europe associated to misalignment of the hood and entrance bumper of the Urus, prompting an investigation with the provider.
In February, the hood of an Urus in Indonesia utterly indifferent at excessive velocity, prompting the corporate to launch a brand new investigation and discover defective rivets within the closing mechanism. The provider has began to supply stronger components, the Italian firm assures.