Recall 98V-026: 1997 Ferrari F550

FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Feb 2, 1998, covering about 48 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-026
Report date
Feb 2, 1998
Vehicles affected
48
Owners notified
Feb 12, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with wheel bolts, part number 146989. The wheel bolts were not properly tightened.

The risk

This condition was cause wheel rim vibration increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

The fix

Dealers will replace the wheel bolts with new wheel bolts that have been permanently treated with an anti-seizing material.

Notes

Owner notification began february 12, 1998. 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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerFERRARI NORTH AMERICA
ComponentWheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V026000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ferrari F5501997All 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 98V-026?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with wheel bolts, part number 146989. The wheel bolts were not properly tightened.

How is recall 98V-026 fixed?

Dealers will replace the wheel bolts with new wheel bolts that have been permanently treated with an anti-seizing material.

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.