Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 79V-263 · 1975–1979 Ferrari 308gt

FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recall 79V-263 covers 2,570 1975–1979 Ferrari 308gt for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,5701 model

ReportedOct 17, 1979Owners notified Jan 22, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V263000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". THE FUEL HOSES CONNECTING THE DUAL GAS TANKS MAY FAIL DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK BENEATH THE VEHICLE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULDLEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.NOTE: DRIVER IS ADVISED TO CHECK BENEATH THE VEHICLE FOR LEAKING FUEL.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ferrari 308gt1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

Built from October 1, 1974 to September 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.