Ferrari Recall 99V168000: Visibility, Defroster/defogger/hvac System, Heater Core

NHTSA recall 99V168000 · announced June 30, 1999 · filed by Ferrari North America · 248 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO THE DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL.

The risk

SHOULD A LEAK OCCUR, THE DRIVER'S FOOT COULD GET SCALDED.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PANEL OVER THE HEATER HOSES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 1999.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 456gt
• 1996 Ferrari 456gt
• 1997 Ferrari 456gt
• 1998 Ferrari 456gt
• 1995 Ferrari 456gta
• 1996 Ferrari 456gta
• 1997 Ferrari 456gta
• 1998 Ferrari 456gta

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