Recall 05V169000 — SUSPENSION Defect in 1990-1992 FERRARI F40
RECALL This recall affects up to 201 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V169000 |
| Manufacturer | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 201 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IN EXTREME CONDITIONS OF USE, THE FORKS FASTENING THE FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION LEVERS TO THE CHASSIS CAN BREAK OR CRACK. THIS COULD LEAD TO INCREASED STRESS ON THE THREADED PINS' ANCHORAGE AREAS WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE FORKS.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF A VEHICLE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION FORKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600.
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