NHTSA Recall 96V013000
Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1996-01-17. An estimated 88 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DEFECTIVE LEFT STEERING RACK MOUNTING SUPPORTS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED RESULTING IN THE POSSIBLE FRACTURING OF THE SUPPORT.
Risk
IF THE STEERING RACK FRACTURES, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT STEERING RACK MOUNTING SUPPORT WITH A NEW SUPPORT WHICH HAS BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR; RACK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.