Make : FERRARI | Model : MONDIAL | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19850901 - 19860401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V161000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870115 | Date Received by ODI: 19861211 | Date Added to Database: 19861217 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 550 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FLEXIBLE OIL HOSES FOR THE ENGINE OIL RADIATOR COULD LEAK ENGINE OIL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF THE METAL CONNECTORS TO FLEXIBLE PORTION OF OIL HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LACK OF LUBRICATION COULD CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE; OIL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE LOWER AND UPPER HOSES CONNECTING ENGINE OIL RADIATOR WITH IMPROVED HOSES. ALSO, UPDATE OIL PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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