FERRARI MONDIAL 8 1981: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V005000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FERRARI | MONDIAL 8 | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-02-12 | 1985-12-09 | 1985-01-18 |
Production Dates: 1981-05-01 - 1984-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ferrari North America, Inc.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 345
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SPLINED COUPLING BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING BOX COULD DEVELOP INTERNAL CORROSION DUE TO ITS EXPOSED POSITION AND CHARACTERISTICS. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROLONGED USE OF THE CAR COULD CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE COUPLING, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE STEERING PINION EXTENSION WITH A NEW PREGREASED PART INSTALLED WITH A NEW BOLT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: STEERING.
