Recall 98V-057
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recalled the 1995 to 1997 Ferrari F355: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-057
- Reported
- March 16, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 760 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with single fuel pumps. The fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.
The risk
If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. If an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
The fix
Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began march15, 1998.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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ferrari F355 1995 to 1997