Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 99V-168 · Ferrari vehicles
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA recall 99V-168 covers 248 Ferrari vehicles for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO THE DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL.
The risk
SHOULD A LEAK OCCUR, THE DRIVER'S FOOT COULD GET SCALDED.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PANEL OVER THE HEATER HOSES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 1999.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 May 1, 1994 to June 30, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.