FERRARI 550 1998: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| Make : FERRARI | Model : 550 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-01-01 - 1997-09-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V166000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-07-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-06-30 | Date Added to Database: 1999-07-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 166 | ||
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 118 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING MAY BECOME STIFF DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HYDRAULIC SEALS IN THE STEERING BOX AND STEERING PUMP. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED STEERING ABILITY DURING PARKING PROCEDURES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COOLING COIL, OIL TANK, OIL LINES, PUMP, AND BOX. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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). |
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