Ferrari Recall 98V057000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 98V057000 · announced March 16, 1998 · filed by Ferrari North America · 760 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH SINGLE FUEL PUMPS. THE FUEL INJECTION LINE FITTING CAN FRACTURE IF THE ALUMINUM NUT ATTACHING THE LINES IS TIGHTENED EXCESSIVELY.

The risk

IF THE FUEL LINE FRACTURES, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL INJECTION LINES THAT HAVE ALUMINUM NUTS AND REPLACE WITH NEW LINES CONTAINING STEEL ATTACHING NUTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH15, 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

• 1995 Ferrari F355
• 1996 Ferrari F355
• 1997 Ferrari F355

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.