Recall 99V-168
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recalled the 1995 to 1998 Ferrari 456GT and 1 other model: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system, heater core).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-168
- Reported
- June 30, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 248 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The heater hoses are exposed to the driver side footwell.
The risk
Should a leak occur, the driver's foot could get scalded.
The fix
Dealers will install a protective panel over the heater hoses.
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