Make : FERRARI | Model : F355 | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19980301 - 19980515 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V223000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980914 | Date Received by ODI: 19980914 | Date Added to Database: 19980925 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 81 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE SCREWS ON THE SOFT TOP MECHANISM COVERS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS FOR LEAKS. IF LEAKS ARE FOUND, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE SOFT TOP MECHANISM COVER SCREWS TO VERIFY PROPER LENGTH. IF THE SCREWS ARE FOUND TO BE THE WRONG LENGTH, CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS WILL BE INSTALLED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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