Ferrari Testarossa 1990
Model Testarossa made in 1990 by Ferrari got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . There were some recalls concerningseat belts and steering. The car has one 4.9l engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.9L) | 12 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 10/15/11 | 11/19/13 | Regular | $ 1432 | 1 | 890808 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V142000 | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | from 10/01/1986 to 11/30/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 2008 | 04/24/2003 | MFR | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | 04/07/2003 | 04/22/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the passive restraint system may not function correctly. inconsistent electrical operation of the automatic track assembly has been experienced. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the passive restraint system experiences an electrical or mechanical failure, the seat occupant would not be fully protected. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ferrari recall no. 37. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V072000 | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | from 07/01/1989 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 645 | 06/29/1992 | MFR | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | 05/18/1992 | 05/29/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The upper steering column locknut was manufactured with inferior materials and inferior self-locking properties. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The locknut can loosen, causing excessive play in thesteering system and impaired handling. this could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace locknut with an improved locknut. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars with vin lower than 87898. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/08/2002 | 60 | ||
| The seat belt assembly was inoperative. at times it became extremely tight and did not release at other times it did not fully engage. both situations were extremely dangerous. *tt *jb | |||