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1997 Ferrari 550 problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
13

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Recalls 2

Steering: hydraulic power assist systemReported June 30, 1999 · 118 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 99V166000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported October 23, 1998 · 275 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel supply and return lines can leak where the ferrule of the union meets the flexible pipe allowing fuel leakage.
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel supply and return lines with new updated lines.

Recall number 98V268000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ferrari 550 13

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Is the 1997 Ferrari 550 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Ferrari 550.

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How many recalls does the 1997 Ferrari 550 have?

2 recalls, covering steering and fuel system, gasoline.

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