Recall 01V297000: 1997–1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Report received

Sep 24, 2001

Manufacturer

Ferrari north america

Potentially affected

468vehicles

Model years

1997–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The wheel bolt inserts fitted in the magnesium wheel can show signs of cracking.

Possible consequence

If the wheel bolt inserts begin to crack, a reduction of the torque applied to the wheel would result. Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all four magnesium wheels with wheels made of aluminum, which are not fitted with inserts. All the wheel bolts will also be replaced because the aluminum wheels require a different type of bolt. Owner notification began october 1, 2001. 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello0 complaints
• 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello0 complaints
• 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello0 complaints