Ferrari 348 recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Ferrari 348 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Automatic seat belt slider may jam

    Reported October 9, 1998Model years 1994–1995NHTSA campaign 98V250000556 vehicles affected

    The slider tape may separate from its take-up reel, jamming the automatic belt. If occupants do not fasten it manually to the fixed anchor, they may not be restrained in a crash. The remedy is to replace the complete passive restraint seat belt system.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT SLIDER CAN BECOME JAMMED WHEN THE SLIDER TAPE SEPARATES FROM THE TAKE-UP REEL, ILLUMINATING THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT. SHOULD SUCH A CONDITION OCCUR, THE BELT MUST BE POSITIONED AND FASTENED MANUALLY BY CONNECTING THE BELT TO THE FIXED ANCHOR POINT.
    Consequence
    THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT REALIZE THAT THE SEAT BELT CAN BE OPERATED MANUALLY, AND DOES NOT USE THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 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 1-201-816-2600.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  2. Steering box fastener may loosen

    Reported May 18, 1992Model years 1990–1991NHTSA campaign 92V073000182 vehicles affected

    A steering box extension fastener may loosen, causing play in the steering and impaired handling. It will be replaced with a stronger fastener with improved self-locking properties.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
    Defect
    THE STEERING BOX EXTENSION FASTENERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIAL.
    Consequence
    THE FASTENER CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING PLAY IN THE STEERINGSYSTEM AND IMPAIRED HANDLING.
    Remedy
    REPLACE STEERING BOX EXTENSION FASTENER WITH A NEW FASTENER CONSTRUCTED WITH IMPROVED STRENGTH AND SELF-LOCKING PROPERTIES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH VIN LOWER THAN 86232.

  3. Steering column locknut may loosen

    Reported May 18, 1992Model years 1990–1991NHTSA campaign 92V072000645 vehicles affected

    The upper steering column locknut may loosen, causing excessive steering play and impaired handling that could lead to loss of control. The locknut will be replaced with an improved one.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
    Defect
    THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN LOCKNUT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS AND INFERIOR SELF-LOCKING PROPERTIES.
    Consequence
    THE LOCKNUT CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THESTEERING SYSTEM AND IMPAIRED HANDLING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE LOCKNUT WITH AN IMPROVED LOCKNUT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH VIN LOWER THAN 87898.

  4. Fuel line fittings may corrode and break

    Reported May 18, 1992Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 92V071000812 vehicles affected

    Corrosion can cause fuel injection line fittings to break and leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire if fuel meets an ignition source. The lines will be replaced with modified lines that have a corrosion-resistant coating.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
    Defect
    THE ALUMINUM FUEL LINE FITTINGS ON CERTAIN FUEL INJECTION LINES CORRODE, CAUSING THE FUEL LINE FITTINGS TO BREAK.
    Consequence
    THE BREAKAGE OF THE FUEL LINE FITTING CAUSES FUELLEAKAGE, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE FUEL LINES WITH MODIFIED LINES CONSTRUCTED WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT COATING TO PREVENT FUEL LINE SURFACE CORROSION.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH VIN LOWER THAN 88386.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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