- The problem
- Ferrari is recalling certain model year 1995 through 1999 ferrari 355 and 355 f1 vehicles. Independent automobile repair facilities may have improperly installed certain screw clamps that are located in close proximity to the fuel lines and that fasten the water sleeve to the thermostat connection. The improper installation of these screw clamps may damage the fuel supply pipes.
- The risk
- Fluid could leak into the engine compartment, causing smoke and, in some circumstances, a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new fuel divider block, which will serve to provide a greater distance between these screw clamps and the fuel lines. This will eliminate the possibility of any damage to the fuel supply pipes which could cause fluid leakage. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on december 16, 2009. Owners may contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2600.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Ferrari F355 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Ferrari F355 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 2009 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical F355 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Ferrari F355 recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel injection line can wear due to interference with the water hose clamp on the coolant pipe.
- The risk
- If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. If an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and rotate the incorrectly fitted water hose clamps.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with single fuel pumps. The fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.
- The risk
- If the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. If an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.
- The problem
- The electric motor which drives the anti-lock brake system (abs) hydraulic pump does not function after a period of operation.
- The risk
- Loss of brake boost will result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the abs hydraulic pump electric motor.
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No complaints about the 1997 Ferrari F355 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ferrari F355: every year compared
All F355 yearsQuestions about the 1997 Ferrari F355
Does the 1997 Ferrari F355 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1997 Ferrari F355: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (November 2009); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (March 1998); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (March 1998); antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip (February 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Ferrari F355 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Ferrari F355 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ferrari F355 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ferrari F355 years have the most complaints?
1995 (2), 1996 (2), 1998 (2). See every Ferrari F355 year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Ferrari F355 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data