Make : FERRARI | Model : F355 | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19950701 - 19960930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V057000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980315 | Date Received by ODI: 19980316 | Date Added to Database: 19980327 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 760 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH SINGLE FUEL PUMPS. THE FUEL INJECTION LINE FITTING CAN FRACTURE IF THE ALUMINUM NUT ATTACHING THE LINES IS TIGHTENED EXCESSIVELY. |
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Consequence:
IF THE FUEL LINE FRACTURES, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL INJECTION LINES THAT HAVE ALUMINUM NUTS AND REPLACE WITH NEW LINES CONTAINING STEEL ATTACHING NUTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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