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Safety recall · 97V013000

Service brakes: antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip Ferrari recall

FERRARI NORTH AMERICA reported this recall to NHTSA on February 3, 1997. It covers about 346 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
97V013000
Reported
Feb 3, 1997
Vehicles
346
Area
Brakes

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.

Contacts

Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during february 1997. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2651. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ferrari dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V013000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1996 Ferrari F35523C
1997 Ferrari F35504C
1997 Ferrari F45601-

Questions

Is the 97V013000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FERRARI NORTH AMERICA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 97V013000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 97V013000 announced?

FERRARI NORTH AMERICA reported it to NHTSA on February 3, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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