Recall 09V048000: 2005–2007 Ferrari F430

Report received

Feb 6, 2009

Manufacturer

Ferrari north america inc

Potentially affected

1,950vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

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

Ferrari is recalling 1,950 my 2005-2007 f40 spider vehicles. The defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment. The heat from the engine may cause hair-line cracks to form in the hoses which may result in fluid leakage from the convertible top hydraulic system.

Possible consequence

This leakage in turn, will cause the convertible top warning light to illuminate and if not remedied, could ultimately leak fluid into the engine compartment causing smoke and a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2009. Owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Ferrari F4301 complaints
• 2006 Ferrari F4301 complaints
• 2007 Ferrari F4303 complaints