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Ferrari 456GTA recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Ferrari 456GTA, covering 733 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Ferrari 456GTA recalls by model year

1999 11998 31997 41996 21995 2

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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

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported March 2, 2000 · 69 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir hoses may not be resistant to brake fluid, which could cause failure of the hoses.
Risk
Should a hose failure occur, the brake failure light would light up, followed by loss of vehicle braking efficiency.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the hoses and, if required, install new hoses that are resistant to brake fluid.

Recall number 00V065000 · 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

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

Questions about the Ferrari 456GTA recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Ferrari 456GTA have?

5, covering power train, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility.

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