Ferrari Testarossa 1987

Model Testarossa made in 1987 by Ferrari got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 4.9l engine.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.9L) 12Manual, 5 gearsRWD10/15/1111/19/13Regular$ 12951860828

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS
03V142000FERRARI NORTH AMERICAfrom 10/01/1986 to 11/30/1991V (Vehicle)200804/24/2003MFRFERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC04/07/200304/22/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, the passive restraint system may not function correctly. inconsistent electrical operation of the automatic track assembly has been experienced.
Consequence SummaryIf the passive restraint system experiences an electrical or mechanical failure, the seat occupant would not be fully protected.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all the main components of the passive seat belt system. this includes the electronic control units, the retractor mechanism, and both the right and left motor driven track assemblies. owner notification began april 24, 2003. 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.
NotesFerrari recall no. 37. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
88V186000FERRARI NORTH AMERICAfrom 11/01/1986 to 04/01/1988V (Vehicle)46803/10/1989MFRFERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC12/01/198812/12/1988
Defect SummaryAutomatic passive restraint system may not operate due to a payout motor defect in the safety belt retractor assembly.
Consequence SummaryAutomatic operation of passive restraint system wouldbecome intermittent or completely inoperative.
Corrective SummaryReplace seat belt assembly.
NotesSystem: passive restraint.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS
02/17/20021
 Dealership wants to charge consumer recall repair work. however, parts are not available.*ak. consumer was informed that dealer would furnish the parts, however consumer would be responsible for the labor.*jb
 Motorized seat belts failed prior to recall, consumer not notified of recall (88v-186). *ak