Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- Component
- Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- Manufacturer
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
- Vehicles affected
- 487
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-06-25
- Owners notified
- 2004-06-30
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN OIL LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC STEERING DELIVERY PIPE FROM THE PUMP TO THE STEERING RACK MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO A GRADUAL REDUCTION OF THE ASSISTED STEERING FUNCTION.
Safety risk
SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DELIVERY HOSES FROM THE PUMP TO THE STEERING RACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI ON 201-816-2651.