FERRARI NORTH AMERICA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-02-02.
Recall campaignNHTSA 98V026000
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
48
Reported to NHTSA
1998-02-02
Owners notified
1998-02-12
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL BOLTS, PART NUMBER 146989. THE WHEEL BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSE WHEEL RIM VIBRATION INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL BOLTS WITH NEW WHEEL BOLTS THAT HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY TREATED WITH AN ANTI-SEIZING MATERIAL.
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).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.