The problem
Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Fuel tank damage could have occurred during installation of the screws on the soft top mechanism covers.
The risk
This condition could cause fuel leakage from the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks for leaks. If leaks are found, the fuel tank will be replaced. Dealers will also inspect the soft top mechanism cover screws to verify proper length. If the screws are found to be the wrong length, correct length screws will be installed.
Contacts
Owner notification began during september 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 98V223000.
- 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.