Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V168000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

FERRARI NORTH AMERICA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-06-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V168000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core
Manufacturer
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
248
Reported to NHTSA
1999-06-30
Owners notified
1999-07-01

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PANEL OVER THE HEATER HOSES.

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).

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
FERRARI 456GT1998 1997 1996 1995
FERRARI 456GTA1998 1997 1996 1995

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.