Make : FERRARI | Model : MONDIAL 8 | Year : 1982 |
Build Dates : 19810501 - 19840301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V005000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19850212 | Date Received by ODI: 19851209 | Date Added to Database: 19850118 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 345 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE STEERING PINION EXTENSION WITH A NEW PREGREASED PART INSTALLED WITH A NEW BOLT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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