Defect Description For Recall
Ferrari Is Recalling 1,950 My 2005-2007 F40 Spider Vehicles. The Defect Involves The Hydraulic Hoses For The Convertible Top That Are Located Inside Of The Engine Compartment. The Heat From The Engine May Cause Hair-Line Cracks To Form In The Hoses Which May Result In Fluid Leakage From The Convertible Top Hydraulic System.
Make Of Vehicle
FERRARI
Model Of Vehicle
F430
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
09V048000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
This Leakage In Turn, Will Cause The Convertible Top Warning Light To Illuminate And If Not Remedied, Could Ultimately Leak Fluid Into The Engine Compartment Causing Smoke And A Fire, Rendering The Vehicle Inoperable And Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install ProteCTIve Heat Shields Over The Convertible Top Hydraulic Lines To Insulate Them From The Heat Of The Engine Compartment. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 9, 2009. Owners May Contact Ferrari At 201-816-2600.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ferrari North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1950
Date Owners Notified
20090209
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090206
Make Campaign Number
49