2005-2007 Ferrari F430 recall: engine
Ferrari North America Inc reported this safety recall on February 6, 2009. It covers about 1,950 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,950
- reported
- Feb 6, 2009
- owners notified
- Feb 9, 2009
- related complaints
- 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Ferrari is recalling 1,950 my 2005-2007 f40 spider vehicles. The defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment. The heat from the engine may cause hair-line cracks to form in the hoses which may result in fluid leakage from the convertible top hydraulic system.
- Risk
- This leakage in turn, will cause the convertible top warning light to illuminate and if not remedied, could ultimately leak fluid into the engine compartment causing smoke and a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2009. Owners may contact ferrari at 201‑816‑2600.
Recall number 09V048000
Affected vehicles
- Ferrari F430 2005-2007 200520062007
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 09V048000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Ferrari F430 engine?
Yes. Recall 09V048000, reported on February 6, 2009, covers about 1,950 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V048000?
Dealers will install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2009. Owners may contact ferrari at 201‑816‑2600.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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