Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Hand Brake Ratchet Mechanism Did Not Receive The Proper Hardness Treatment Of The Ratchet Teeth. As A Result, The Ratchet Teeth Could Become Damaged.
Make Of Vehicle
FERRARI
Model Of Vehicle
456M
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V211000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
If The Ratchet Mechanism Teeth Become Damaged, Failure Of The Hand Brake To Operate As Expected Would Result. If The Problem Existed And The Vehicle’S Use Was Continued, It Would Be Possible That The Hand Brake Would Not FunCTIon And Could Result In Damage To The Vehicle Or Property.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The ProduCTIon Code Of The Ratchet Mechanism And, If Necessary, Replace The Hand Brake Ratchet Mechanism. Owner Notification Began July 20, 2001. 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 1-201-816-2600.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ferrari North America
Start Of Manufacture
20010301
End Of Manufacture
20010531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
74
Date Owners Notified
20010720
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010702