1997 FERRARI 550 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
98V268000 on 10/28/1998
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
12/31/1996 - 07/30/1998
Affected:
275
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the fuel supply and return lines can leak where the ferrule of the union meets the flexible pipe allowing fuel leakage.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the fuel supply and return lines with new updated lines.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 1, 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).

Campaign:
99V166000 on 06/30/1999
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Manufactured:
12/31/1996 - 09/29/1997
Affected:
118
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering may become stiff due to overheating of the power steering fluid causing damage to the hydraulic seals in the steering box and steering pump.
Consequence:
This condition could cause decreased steering ability during parking procedures.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the power steering cooling coil, oil tank, oil lines, pump, and box.
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).

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