Recall 97V-163: 1995 Ferrari F355

FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Sep 22, 1997, covering about 269 vehicles.

NHTSA number
97V-163
Report date
Sep 22, 1997
Vehicles affected
269
Owners notified
Sep 30, 1997

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with dual fuel pumps. The fuel supply line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut atttaching the lines is tightened excessively. Hairline cracks on the fuel injector rail also exists.

The risk

This condition can result in leakage of fuel from the fractured line. If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.

The fix

Dealers will remove the fuel fuel injection lines and two rails that us aluminum nuts and replace the lines and rails with steel nuts.

Notes

Owner notification began during september 1997. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerFERRARI NORTH AMERICA
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number97V163000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ferrari F3551995All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 97V-163?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with dual fuel pumps. The fuel supply line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut atttaching the lines is tightened excessively. Hairline cracks on the fuel injector rail also exists.

How is recall 97V-163 fixed?

Dealers will remove the fuel fuel injection lines and two rails that us aluminum nuts and replace the lines and rails with steel nuts.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.