Ferrari F355 1995
Model F355 made in 1995 by Ferrari got 1 consumer complain as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other.
Model 1995
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
98V088000 | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | from 07/01/1994 to 05/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 269 | 05/14/1998 | MFR | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | 04/27/1998 | 05/01/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with dual fuel pumps. the fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. if an ignition source is present, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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). | |||||||||||||||
98V057000 | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | from 07/01/1995 to 09/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 760 | 03/15/1998 | MFR | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | 03/16/1998 | 03/27/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with single fuel pumps. the fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. if an ignition source is present, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began march15, 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). | |||||||||||||||
97V163000 | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | from 07/01/1994 to 05/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 269 | 09/30/1997 | MFR | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | 09/22/1997 | 09/30/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can result in leakage of fuel from the fractured line. if an ignition source was present, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
09V447000 | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | V (Vehicle) | 2356 | 12/16/2009 | MFR | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | 11/19/2009 | 11/18/2009 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Ferrari is recalling certain model year 1995 through 1999 ferrari 355 and 355 f1 vehicles. independent automobile repair facilities may have improperly installed certain screw clamps that are located in close proximity to the fuel lines and that fasten the water sleeve to the thermostat connection. the improper installation of these screw clamps may damage the fuel supply pipes. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fluid could leak into the engine compartment, causing smoke and, in some circumstances, a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new fuel divider block, which will serve to provide a greater distance between these screw clamps and the fuel lines. this will eliminate the possibility of any damage to the fuel supply pipes which could cause fluid leakage. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 16, 2009. owners may contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2600. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Ferarri recall no. 48.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
96V207000 | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | from 10/01/1995 to 03/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 120 | 11/01/1996 | MFR | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | 10/18/1996 | 10/30/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The passenger side seat belt mechanism which is fitted with the child safety seat locking mechanism was fitted on the driver side and the driver's side seat belt mechanism without the locking mechanism fitted on the passenger side. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The seat belt mechanism (without the locking device) may not lock fast enough and could allow excessive movement of the child safety seat in the event of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the seat belt mechanisms to determine whether they have been installed on the proper side of the vehicle and, if necessary, dismount and remount the mechanisms on the correct side. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. note: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. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | ||||||||||||||||
96V013000 | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | from 08/01/1995 to 10/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 88 | 02/01/1996 | MFR | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | 01/17/1996 | 01/25/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Defective left steering rack mounting supports were improperly heat treated resulting in the possible fracturing of the support. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the steering rack fractures, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the left steering rack mounting support with a new support which has been properly heat treated. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering; gear; rack.vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
10/15/2009 | 41025 | 1 | |
Airbag ecu failure in 1995 ferrari f355gts. airbag ecu failed during a normal start cycle. conversations with other f355 and other model ferrari owners confirm this is common failure. suspicion is that the airbag ecu fails when system voltage drops during cranking. airbag ecu should be robust to survive normal use and operation. *tr |