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.
Contacts
Owner notification began march 15, 1998. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ferrari dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V058000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.