SuspensionRecall 05V-169 · 1990–1992 Ferrari F40
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC recall 05V-169 covers 201 1990–1992 Ferrari F40 for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V169000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IN EXTREME CONDITIONS OF USE, THE FORKS FASTENING THE FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION LEVERS TO THE CHASSIS CAN BREAK OR CRACK. THIS COULD LEAD TO INCREASED STRESS ON THE THREADED PINS' ANCHORAGE AREAS WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE FORKS.
The risk
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF A VEHICLE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION FORKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600.
FERRARI RECALL NO. 43.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1990 to December 31, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.