Ferrari North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V091000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V091000 by Ferrari North America, Inc.. Includes 211 affected units, FERRARI/ENGINE GROUND STRAP, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the engine ground strap was manufactured improperly. as a result of the improper "crimping" of the ground strap connectors to the braided ground strap, the engine ground strap may not provide the proper electrical ground between the engine and the chassis.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the existing engine ground strap and, if necessary, replace the strap with a new one which has the proper connector crimping. owner notification began april 15, 2002. 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 1-201-816-2651.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V091000
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-03-21T00:00:00
Subject: Ferrari/engine ground strap
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 211

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the engine ground strap was manufactured improperly. as a result of the improper "crimping" of the ground strap connectors to the braided ground strap, the engine ground strap may not provide the proper electrical ground between the engine and the chassis.
Consequence Summary: If the strap fails to provide the proper ground to the chassis, the electrical system will seek a ground at the ignition coil. the vehicle's ignition coil ground cable could overheat and could cause the engine to stop. if the engine stopped while the vehicle was being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the existing engine ground strap and, if necessary, replace the strap with a new one which has the proper connector crimping. owner notification began april 15, 2002. 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 1-201-816-2651.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wq5r-9449.6mcr
NHTSA ID: 02V091000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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