FERRARI 456GTA 1998: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V168000

Make Model Year
FERRARI 456GTA 1998
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1999-07-01 1999-06-30 1999-07-01

Production Dates: 1994-05-01 - 1997-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Ferrari North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 168

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 248

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO THE DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL.

Consequence

SHOULD A LEAK OCCUR, THE DRIVER'S FOOT COULD GET SCALDED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PANEL OVER THE HEATER HOSES.

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'.