Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 85V-005 · Ferrari vehicles
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recall 85V-005 covers 345 Ferrari vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SPLINED COUPLING BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING BOX COULD DEVELOP INTERNAL CORROSION DUE TO ITS EXPOSED POSITION AND CHARACTERISTICS. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROLONGED USE OF THE CAR COULD CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE COUPLING, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE STEERING PINION EXTENSION WITH A NEW PREGREASED PART INSTALLED WITH A NEW BOLT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: STEERING.
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 May 1, 1981 to March 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.