(May 23, 2024) Supercar maker Lamborghini is recalling 2,133 of its high-priced Urus sport utility vehicles in the U.S. over risk that their hoods might fly open when driven at high speeds. The Volkswagen AG-owned manufacturer estimates that just 2 percent of the Urus SUVs it’s recalling have a defect in which small gaps might form between the hood and front bumper when the vehicles exceed 94 miles per hour.

“These gaps can potentially increase with the high speeds, and over time, the stress can cause the latch system to fail and separate the hood latch striker from the hood,” Lamborghini said in a recall report posted Wednesday to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website.

The Urus is Lamborghini’s top-selling model globally and starts at more than $200,000 in the U.S.. The company isn’t aware of crashes or injuries related to the issue.

Source: Bloomberg