Ferrari 360 recalls

14 official safety recalls for the Ferrari 360 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. Fuel vapour may leak

    Reported April 17, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/08451 vehicles affected

    A faulty fuel shut-off valve may fracture and release fuel vapour. The affected valves will be replaced with a modified type.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL VAPOUR MAY LEAK
    Defect
    It has been identified that there is the possibility of a defect within the roll-over fuel shut off valves. The affected component may fracture allowing fuel vapour to be released.
    Remedy
    To address the concern Ferrari will replace the affected valves with a modified type.

  2. Fuel shut-off valves may fracture and release vapour

    Reported September 16, 2004Model years 2000–2002DVSA recall R/2004/166273 vehicles affected

    Roll-over fuel shut-off valves in the fuel tank may fracture, releasing fuel vapour and creating a potential fire risk. The valves will be replaced with a modified type.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY THAT THE ROLL-OVER FUEL SHUT OFF FLOAT VALVES MAY FRACTURE
    Defect
    A defect has been found within the roll-over fuel shut off valves located in the fuel tanks. This creates the possibility that the affected component may fracture allowing fuel vapour to be released with the potential for a fire.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the roll-over valves replaced with a modified type.

  3. Steering delivery pipe may leak

    Reported July 12, 2004Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2004/121227 vehicles affected

    A defective hydraulic steering delivery pipe may leak, gradually reducing steering assistance. The pipe will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HYDRAULIC STEERING DELIVERY PIPE COULD CAUSE SLIGHT LEAK
    Defect
    The hydraulic steering delivery pipe from the pump to the rack may be defective and in consequence may develop a slight leak. This in turn could lead to a gradual reduction in the steering assistance available.
    Remedy
    Likely to be affected vehicle swill be recalled at which time the subject pipe will be changed.

  4. Power steering pipe may leak

    Reported June 25, 2004Model years 2003–2004NHTSA campaign 04V294000487 vehicles affected

    An oil leak in the steering delivery pipe may gradually reduce power steering assistance, potentially causing loss of control and a crash. Dealers will replace the delivery hoses.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN OIL LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC STEERING DELIVERY PIPE FROM THE PUMP TO THE STEERING RACK MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO A GRADUAL REDUCTION OF THE ASSISTED STEERING FUNCTION.
    Consequence
    SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DELIVERY HOSES FROM THE PUMP TO THE STEERING RACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI ON 201-816-2651.
    Notes
    FERRARI RECALL NO. 41. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  5. Wheel securing bolts may break

    Reported April 15, 2004Model years 2004NHTSA campaign 04V18400027 vehicles affected

    Improperly manufactured wheel securing bolts may break, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace all affected bolts.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SECURING BOLTS OR LUG BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED PROPERLY.
    Consequence
    THE AFFECTED BOLTS WOULD BREAK LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL AFFECTED WHEEL SECURING BOLTS OR LUG BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651.
    Notes
    FERRARI RECALL NO. 40.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  6. Engine ground strap may overheat ignition cable

    Reported March 21, 2002Model years 2001NHTSA campaign 02V091000211 vehicles affected

    An improperly crimped engine ground strap may fail to provide a proper ground. The ignition coil ground cable could overheat and stop the engine, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the strap and replace it if needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE GROUND STRAP WAS MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPROPER "CRIMPING" OF THE GROUND STRAP CONNECTORS TO THE BRAIDED GROUND STRAP, THE ENGINE GROUND STRAP MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER ELECTRICAL GROUND BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE CHASSIS.
    Consequence
    IF THE STRAP FAILS TO PROVIDE THE PROPER GROUND TO THE CHASSIS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL SEEK A GROUND AT THE IGNITION COIL. THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION COIL GROUND CABLE COULD OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP. IF THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE EXISTING ENGINE GROUND STRAP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STRAP WITH A NEW ONE WHICH HAS THE PROPER CONNECTOR CRIMPING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. 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.
    Notes
    CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  7. Engine oil filter may leak and cause a fire risk

    Reported July 23, 2001DVSA recall R/2001/0985,958 vehicles affected

    Incorrect tightening and a less compliant O-ring may cause a serious oil leak and fire risk. A new type of oil filter will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY LEAK
    Defect
    Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant O ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a new type oil filter - Part No. 191993

  8. Brake system warning light may not illuminate

    Reported February 3, 2001Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 01V025000353 vehicles affected

    A software error may prevent the red electronic brake distribution warning light from illuminating, leaving the driver unaware of a brake problem. Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR EXISTS IN THE INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS ERROR EXISTS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT MONITORING FUNCTION OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE RED ELECTRONIC BRAKE DISTRIBUTION WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE.
    Consequence
    AS A RESULT, IF A BRAKE PROBLEM WERE TO EXIST, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF IT.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FROM THE VEHICLE AND DOWNLOAD UPDATED SOFTWARE INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2001. 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.
    Notes
    ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  9. Starter ring gear may separate from clutch

    Reported October 24, 2000Model years 1999–2000NHTSA campaign 00V340000568 vehicles affected

    The starter ring gear or its mounting screws may fail, allowing fragments to fly from the clutch area. If a fragment punctures a tyre, the driver could lose control. Dealers will replace the screws, check the gear mounting holes and replace the gear if needed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STARTER RING GEAR, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WITH THREE MOUNTING SCREWS, COULD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THIS POSSIBLE FAILURE COULD BE CAUSED BY (1) THE FRACTURE OF THE STARTER RING GEAR ITSELF AT THE MOUNTING HOLES DUE TO AN INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE MOUNTING HOLES, OR (2) BY THE FAILURE OF THE MOUNTING SCREWS. IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS WOULD OCCUR, THE RESULT WOULD BE FRAGMENTS OF THE STARTER RING GEAR BEING THROWN FROM THE CLUTCH AREA.
    Consequence
    IF THESE FRAGMENTS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE'S TIRE, A PUNCTURE COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL (1) REPLACE THE STARTER RING GEAR MOUNTING SCREWS AND MEASURING THE STARTER RING GEAR MOUNTING HOLES. THE MEASUREMENT OF THE STARTER RING GEAR WILL DETERMINE IF THE CORRECT POSITION OF THE MOUNTING HOLES EXISTS AND IF THE POSITION IS INCORRECT, THE STARTER RING GEAR WILL ALSO BE REPLACED; OR (2) REPLACE THE STARTER RING GEAR WITH A NEW RING GEAR HAVING THE CORRECTLY POSITIONED MOUNTING HOLES AND THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING SCREWS.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2000.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).

  10. ABS control unit may fail

    Reported March 29, 2000Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 00V099000173 vehicles affected

    A production error could cause the ABS to stop working and the brake warning light to illuminate. Electronic brake force distribution could also fail, causing instability under very hard braking. Dealers will replace the control unit.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM)/ASR (TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IS AFFECTED BY AN ERROR IN PRODUCTION BY THE SUPPLIER.
    Consequence
    THE ABS FEATURE MAY NOT FUNCTION AND COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION FEATURE WOULD NOT FUNCTION CAUSING VEHICLE INSTABILITY UNDER VERY HARD BRAKING.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS/ASR ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 13, 2000.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).

  11. Air bag control unit mounting may weaken

    Reported March 29, 2000Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 00V098000132 vehicles affected

    The air bag control unit mounting could weaken over time, impairing its ability to sense a crash. The air bag may not deploy as expected. Dealers will secure the unit with longer screws.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOUNTING OF THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY NOT BE SUITED FOR LONG TERM RELIABILITY. IF LEFT UNCHANGED, THE MOUNTING COULD BECOME WEAK AND THE ABILITY OF THE AIR BAG ECU TO SENSE A CRASH WOULD BE IMPAIRED.
    Consequence
    IF A CRASH SHOULD OCCUR, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS EXPECTED.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL LONGER SCREWS, WHICH ENSURE BETTER TIGHTENING AND SECURING OF THE ECU TO THE BODY ELEMENT.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 13, 2000.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).

  12. Brake and clutch reservoir hoses may fail

    Reported March 8, 2000Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 00V07800034 vehicles affected

    The brake and clutch fluid reservoir hoses may not resist brake fluid and could fail. This could trigger the brake warning light and reduce braking efficiency. Dealers will inspect the hoses and install resistant replacements if needed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR HOSES MAY NOT BE RESISTANT TO BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE HOSES.
    Consequence
    SHOULD A HOSE FAILURE OCCUR, THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT WOULD LIGHT UP, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING EFFICIENCY.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOSES AND, IF REQUIRED, INSTALL NEW HOSES THAT ARE RESISTANT TO BRAKE FLUID.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2000. 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).

  13. Anti-lock braking fault may cause instability

    Reported February 28, 2000Model years 1999–2000DVSA recall R/2000/025125 vehicles affected

    Under heavy braking, the anti-lock braking system may fail and bias braking to the rear wheels, which could make the vehicle unstable. The system control unit software will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE WHEN BRAKING UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS
    Defect
    The anti-lock braking system electronic control under certain heavy braking conditions may fail resulting in the braking action being biased to the rear wheels which may cause instability.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace software in anti-lock braking system electronic control unit.

  14. Airbag control unit screws may be too short

    Reported February 10, 2000Model years 1999DVSA recall R/2000/018115 vehicles affected

    The screws securing the airbag control unit may be too short to ensure long-term reliability. They will be replaced with longer screws.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CONTROL UNIT FIXATION SCREWS MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH
    Defect
    The screws retaining the Air Bag ECU may be of insufficient length to ensure long term reliability.
    Remedy
    Replace the fixing screws with ones of longer length.

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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