Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Engine Ground Strap Was Manufactured Improperly. As A Result Of The Improper “CriMPIng” Of The Ground Strap Connectors To The Braided Ground Strap, The Engine Ground Strap May Not Provide The Proper Electrical Ground Between The Engine And The Chassis.
Make Of Vehicle
FERRARI
Model Of Vehicle
360 SPIDER
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V091000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery
Effect Of Defect
If The Strap Fails To Provide The Proper Ground To The Chassis, The Electrical System Will Seek A Ground At The Ignition Coil. The Vehicle’S Ignition Coil Ground Cable Could Overheat And Could Cause The Engine To Stop. If The Engine Stopped While The Vehicle Was Being Driven, It Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Existing Engine Ground Strap And, If Necessary, Replace The Strap With A New One Which Has The Proper Connector CriMPIng. Owner Notification Began April 15, 2002. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ferrari North America
Start Of Manufacture
20010701
End Of Manufacture
20011031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
211
Date Owners Notified
20020415
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020321