FERRARI F355 1999: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FERRARI | F355 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-03-21 | 2000-03-02 | 2000-03-10 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-01 - 1999-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Ferrari North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 477
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH BRAKING SYSTEM. BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR HOSES MAY NOT BE RESISTANT TO BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE HOSES.
SHOULD A HOSE FAILURE OCCUR, THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT WOULD LIGHT UP, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING EFFICIENCY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOSES AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL NEW HOSES THAT ARE RESISTANT TO BRAKE FLUID.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21,2000. 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'.
