Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 98V-132 · 1998 Ferrari F355
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recall 98V-132 covers 235 1998 Ferrari F355 for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V132000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TORQUE ON THE POWER STEERING COLUMN NUT IS INSUFFICIENT.
The risk
IMPAIRMENT OF THE VEHICLE HANDLING COULD RESULT.
The fix
DWEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PROPER POSITION OF THE SPLINES ON THE POWER STEERING COLUMN EXTENSION AND TIGHTEN THE BOLT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 1998. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 January 1, 1998 to May 31, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.