Ferrari North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V048000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V048000 by Ferrari North America, Inc.. Includes 1,950 affected units, CONVERTIBLE TOP HYDRAULIC LINE HEAT-SHIELD, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ferrari is recalling 1,950 my 2005-2007 f40 spider vehicles. the defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment. The heat from the engine may cause hair-line cracks to form in the hoses which may result in fluid leakage from the convertible top hydraulic system.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. this service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2009. owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V048000
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2009-02-06T00:00:00
Subject: Convertible top hydraulic line heat-shield
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 1,950

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 49
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ferrari is recalling 1,950 my 2005-2007 f40 spider vehicles. the defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment. The heat from the engine may cause hair-line cracks to form in the hoses which may result in fluid leakage from the convertible top hydraulic system.
Consequence Summary: This leakage in turn, will cause the convertible top warning light to illuminate and if not remedied, could ultimately leak fluid into the engine compartment causing smoke and a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. this service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2009. owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-jkqd-azgy~346e
NHTSA ID: 09V048000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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