Ferrari Recall 98V026000: Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
NHTSA recall 98V026000 · announced February 2, 1998 · filed by Ferrari North America · 48 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL BOLTS, PART NUMBER 146989. THE WHEEL BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
The risk
THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSE WHEEL RIM VIBRATION INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL BOLTS WITH NEW WHEEL BOLTS THAT HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY TREATED WITH AN ANTI-SEIZING MATERIAL.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 1998. 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 FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651.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 this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.