FERRARI 360 MODENA F1 1999: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V098000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FERRARI | 360 MODENA F1 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-04-13 | 2000-03-29 | 2000-04-05 |
Production Dates: 1998-12-01 - 1999-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Ferrari North America, Inc.
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 132
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOUNTING OF THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT "ECU" MAY NOT BE SUITED FOR LONG TERM RELIABILITY. IF LEFT UNCHANGED, THE MOUNTING COULD BECOME WEAK AND THE ABILITY OF THE AIR BAG ECU TO SENSE A CRASH WOULD BE IMPAIRED.
IF A CRASH SHOULD OCCUR, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS EXPECTED.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS, WHICH ENSURE BETTER TIGHTENING AND SECURING OF THE ECU TO THE BODY ELEMENT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 13, 2000.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'.
