Ferrari 355 F1 (1995) – 09V447000

Defect Description For Recall

Ferrari Is Recalling Certain Model Year 1995 Through 1999 Ferrari 355 And 355 F1 Vehicles. Independent Automobile Repair Facilities May Have Improperly Installed Certain Screw Clamps That Are Located In Close Proximity To The Fuel Lines And That Fasten The Water Sleeve To The Thermostat ConneCTIon. The Improper Installation Of These Screw Clamps May Damage The Fuel Supply Pipes.

Make Of Vehicle

FERRARI

Model Of Vehicle

355 F1

Year

1995

Recall Campaign Number

09V447000

Component Description

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Effect Of Defect

Fluid Could Leak Into The Engine Compartment, Causing Smoke And, In Some CircuMSTances, A Fire, Rendering The Vehicle Inoperable And Possibly Resulting In A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A New Fuel Divider Block, Which Will Serve To Provide A Greater Distance Between These Screw Clamps And The Fuel Lines. This Will Eliminate The Possibility Of Any Damage To The Fuel Supply Pipes Which Could Cause Fluid Leakage. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 16, 2009. Owners May Contact Ferrari At 1-201-816-2600.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ferrari North America Inc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2356

Date Owners Notified

20091216

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ferrari North America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20091119

Make Campaign Number

48

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard