Make : FERRARI | Model : 550 MARANELLO | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19970101 - 19990630 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V297000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20011001 | Date Received by ODI: 20010924 | Date Added to Database: 20011001 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
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Component: WHEELS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 468 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL BOLT INSERTS FITTED IN THE MAGNESIUM WHEEL CAN SHOW SIGNS OF CRACKING. |
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Consequence:
IF THE WHEEL BOLT INSERTS BEGIN TO CRACK, A REDUCTION OF THE TORQUE APPLIED TO THE WHEEL WOULD RESULT. VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR MAGNESIUM WHEELS WITH WHEELS MADE OF ALUMINUM, WHICH ARE NOT FITTED WITH INSERTS. ALL THE WHEEL BOLTS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE ALUMINUM WHEELS REQUIRE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2001. 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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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