NHTSA Recall 99V168000
Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.. Component: Visibility. Reported 1999-06-30. An estimated 248 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO THE DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL.
Risk
SHOULD A LEAK OCCUR, THE DRIVER'S FOOT COULD GET SCALDED.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PANEL OVER THE HEATER HOSES.
Manufacturer campaign number: 168
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).