1997 Ferrari 456GTA Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1997 Ferrari 456GTA problems

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Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)Reported March 27, 2000 · 87 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The automatic transmission gearshift lever utilizes a threaded knob with a release button. If the threaded knob is not positioned correctly on the lever, the release will not function correctly.
Risk: The gear lever could bind resulting in the inability to select a desired gear, causing the driver to be unable to move the vehicle correctly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gearshift lever threaded knob positioning spacer.

Recall number 00V087000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switchReported March 27, 2000 · 61 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The automatic transmission anti-shift lock electromagnet must engage into a hole in the balancer in order to prevent the gear lever from moving out of the park position unless the brake pedal is depressed. If the balancer and the electromagnet do not line up exactly, the engagement will not take place.
Risk: The gear lever could be moved from the park position with the driver depressing the brake pedal, resulting in possible unintended movement of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new style anti-shift lock balancer.

Recall number 00V088000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryReported June 30, 1999 · 268 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel supply and return lines can leak if the aluminum barrel nut attaching the lines is tightened in excess of the required torque.
Risk: This condition could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel supply and return lines with new updated lines, which have the barrel nut made of steel.

Recall number 99V167000 · Recall details

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater coreReported June 30, 1999 · 248 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The heater hoses are exposed to the driver side footwell.
Risk: Should a leak occur, the driver's foot could get scalded.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective panel over the heater hoses.

Recall number 99V168000 · Recall details

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Is the 1997 Ferrari 456GTA reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Ferrari 456GTA.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ferrari 456GTA?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ferrari 456GTA have?

4 recalls, covering power train, fuel system, gasoline and visibility.

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