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1997 Ferrari 456gt Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CAN LEAK IF THE ALUMINUM BARREL NUT ATTACHING THE LINES IS TIGHTENED IN EXCESS OF THE REQUIRED TORQUE.

    Possible Effects

    THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

    Action

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES WITH NEW UPDATED LINES, WHICH HAVE THE BARREL NUT MADE OF STEEL.

    Notes

    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 1999.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 Manufacture Dates

    1994-05-01 - 1997-12-31

    Vehicles Affected

    268
  2. Recall Description

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO THE DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL.

    Possible Effects

    SHOULD A LEAK OCCUR, THE DRIVER''S FOOT COULD GET SCALDED.

    Action

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PANEL OVER THE HEATER HOSES.

    Notes

    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 1999.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 Manufacture Dates

    1994-05-01 - 1997-06-30

    Vehicles Affected

    248