Recall 99V-167
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recalled the 1995 to 1998 Ferrari 456GT and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-167
- Reported
- June 30, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 268 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel supply and return lines can leak if the aluminum barrel nut attaching the lines is tightened in excess of the required torque.
The risk
This condition could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel supply and return lines with new updated lines, which have the barrel nut made of steel.
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
- Ferrari 456GT 1995 to 1998
- Ferrari 456GTA 1995 to 1998