| Make : FERRARI | Model : F40 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19900801 - 19941231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V169000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050425 | Date Added to Database: 20050425 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 43 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 201 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IN EXTREME CONDITIONS OF USE, THE FORKS FASTENING THE FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION LEVERS TO THE CHASSIS CAN BREAK OR CRACK. THIS COULD LEAD TO INCREASED STRESS ON THE THREADED PINS' ANCHORAGE AREAS WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE FORKS. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF A VEHICLE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION FORKS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 19, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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