Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 92V-072 · Ferrari vehicles
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recall 92V-072 covers 645 Ferrari vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN LOCKNUT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS AND INFERIOR SELF-LOCKING PROPERTIES.
The risk
THE LOCKNUT CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THESTEERING SYSTEM AND IMPAIRED HANDLING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE LOCKNUT WITH AN IMPROVED LOCKNUT.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH VIN LOWER THAN 87898.
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 July 1, 1989 to January 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.