NHTSA Recall 02V082000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V082000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | March 19, 2002 |
| Owner notification | April 1, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the lower steering column shaft coupling may have been installed onto the input shaft of the steering rack with too much clearance between the bottom of the coupling and the steering rack input shaft housing.
Safety risk
As a result, the lower steering column shaft coupling could separate from the input shaft of the steering rack, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust, if necessary, the clearance between the lower steering column shaft coupling and the steering rack input shaft housing, and re-tighten the coupling locking bolt. Owner notification began april 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lamborghini at 1-781-788-0600.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V082000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lamborghini Murcielago | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.