Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Model Passenger Vehicles, As A Result Of Improper Welding Of The Seat Rail Assemblies, One Side Of The Seat May Not Fully Lock Into The Set Position. Under Extreme Acceleration Or Deacceleration Conditions, This Could Cause A Rocking Motion Of The Seat.
Make Of Vehicle
FERRARI
Model Of Vehicle
550 BARCHETTA
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V345000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If The Seat Started A Rocking Motion While The Customer Was Driving, It Could Pose A Safety Risk To The Driver As Well As Other Vehicles And Could Result In Damage To The Vehicle Or Property, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Entire Seat Rail Assemblies On Both Seats. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During October 2003. Owners Should Contact Ferrari At 1-201-816-2651.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ferrari North America
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
73
Date Owners Notified
20030930
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030915
Make Campaign Number
39