Front: retractorRecall 97V-047 · 1985 Ferrari 288
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recall 97V-047 covers 67 1985 Ferrari 288 for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V047000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN ADHESIVE USED IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAN CAUSE THE MOUNTING TO WEAKEN.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE RETRACTOR MOUNTINGS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 23, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.