1998 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).

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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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