Storage: tank assemblyRecall 85V-003 · 1983–1985 Ferrari Mondial

FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recall 85V-003 covers 181 1983–1985 Ferrari Mondial for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1811 model

ReportedDec 9, 1985Owners notified Feb 12, 1985

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THERE MAY BE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND SURROUNDING PANELS CAUSING ABRASION OF THE FUEL TANK SURFACE. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ABRASION COULD AFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL TANK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A FIRE HAZARD.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL PROTECTIVE POLYURETHANE CUSHIONS BETWEEN BODY PANELS AND FUEL TANK.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.

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 Mondial1983, 1984, 1985

Built from July 1, 1983 to September 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.