Recall 98V-268
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recalled the 1997 to 1999 Ferrari 550: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-268
- Reported
- October 23, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 275 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel supply and return lines can leak where the ferrule of the union meets the flexible pipe allowing fuel leakage.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel supply and return lines with new updated lines.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 1, 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 550 1997 to 1999