Ferrari 550 Maranello 1998

Model 550 Maranello made in 1998 by Ferrari got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning wheels .

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
WHEELS
01V297000FERRARI NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/01/1997 to 06/30/1999V (Vehicle)46810/01/2001MFRFERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC09/24/200110/01/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. the wheel bolt inserts fitted in the magnesium wheel can show signs of cracking.
Consequence SummaryIf the wheel bolt inserts begin to crack, a reduction of the torque applied to the wheel would result. vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all four magnesium wheels with wheels made of aluminum, which are not fitted with inserts. all the wheel bolts will also be replaced because the aluminum wheels require a different type of bolt. owner notification began october 1, 2001. 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).