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Recall 99V-166

FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recalled the 1997 to 1998 Ferrari 550: Steering (hydraulic power assist system).

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-166
Reported
June 30, 1999
Vehicles affected
118 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering may become stiff due to overheating of the power steering fluid causing damage to the hydraulic seals in the steering box and steering pump.

The risk

This condition could cause decreased steering ability during parking procedures.

The fix

Dealers will replace the power steering cooling coil, oil tank, oil lines, pump, and box.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began july 1, 1999.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