Recall 99V166000: 1997–1998 Ferrari 550
- Report received
- Jun 30, 1999
- Manufacturer
- Ferrari north america
- Potentially affected
- 118vehicles
- Model years
- 1997–1998
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 steering may become stiff due to overheating of the power steering fluid causing damage to the hydraulic seals in the steering box and steering pump.
Possible consequence
This condition could cause decreased steering ability during parking procedures.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power steering cooling coil, oil tank, oil lines, pump, and box.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Ferrari 5500 complaints
- 1998 Ferrari 5501 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.