Ferrari 456 recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Ferrari 456 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. Transmission oil cooler lines may leak

    Reported May 9, 2003Model years 2001NHTSA campaign 03V175000232 vehicles affected

    Transmission oil cooler lines may disconnect from their fittings and leak oil, leaving the transmission without enough lubrication and potentially making it inoperative while driving. Dealers will replace both lines with ones that have properly crimped fittings.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES TO THE OIL COOLER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. THE LINES COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE METAL FITTING AND LEAK OIL. IF THE LINES LEAK OIL, INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION TO THE TRANSMISSION COULD RESULT. IF THIS CONDITION WAS TO EXIST, THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
    Consequence
    IF THE TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS DRIVING, IT COULD POSE A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLES AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY, AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO EXISTING TRANSMISSION OIL LINES TO THE COOLER WITH NEW LINES WHICH HAVE A PROPERLY CRIMPED METAL FITTING CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2003. 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
    FERRARI RECALL NO. 38. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  2. Gearbox oil radiator pipes may leak

    Reported April 23, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/071152 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing fault may cause the gearbox oil radiator pipes to leak, impairing gearbox operation and reliability. The return and delivery pipes will be replaced with quality-assured parts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LEAK FROM GEARBOX OIL RADIATOR PIPES.
    Defect
    The gearbox oil radiator return and delivery pipes may leak due to an error in the manufacturing process. This could impair the operation and reliability of the gearbox.
    Remedy
    Fit quality assured oil radiator return and delivery pipes.

  3. Fuel filler connection may leak

    Reported April 23, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/07048 vehicles affected

    Parts connecting the fuel filler neck to the tank may not meet specification, allowing fuel to leak onto the tyres and affect handling. The connecting system will be replaced with compliant parts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK
    Defect
    The gaiter and associated parts connecting the fuel filler neck to the tank may not conform to specification. This may cause a fuel leak which could contaminate the tyres and adversely affect the handling of the car.
    Remedy
    Replace the fuel filler neck connecting system with parts that comply with the specification.

  4. Parking brake ratchet teeth may become damaged

    Reported July 2, 2001Model years 2001NHTSA campaign 01V21100074 vehicles affected

    The ratchet teeth may become damaged, causing the hand brake to fail or stop working and potentially damage the vehicle or property. Dealers will inspect the ratchet mechanism and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HARDNESS TREATMENT OF THE RATCHET TEETH. AS A RESULT, THE RATCHET TEETH COULD BECOME DAMAGED.
    Consequence
    IF THE RATCHET MECHANISM TEETH BECOME DAMAGED, FAILURE OF THE HAND BRAKE TO OPERATE AS EXPECTED WOULD RESULT. IF THE PROBLEM EXISTED AND THE VEHICLE'S USE WAS CONTINUED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE THAT THE HAND BRAKE WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION CODE OF THE RATCHET MECHANISM AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 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).

  5. Shift lock may not keep lever in park

    Reported March 27, 2000Model years 1997NHTSA campaign 00V08800061 vehicles affected

    The shift lock electromagnet may not engage with the balancer, allowing the gear lever to move out of park without the brake pedal depressed. This could cause unintended vehicle movement. Dealers will install a new style balancer.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ANTI-SHIFT LOCK ELECTROMAGNET MUST ENGAGE INTO A HOLE IN THE BALANCER IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE GEAR LEVER FROM MOVING OUT OF THE PARK POSITION UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IF THE BALANCER AND THE ELECTROMAGNET DO NOT LINE UP EXACTLY, THE ENGAGEMENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE.
    Consequence
    THE GEAR LEVER COULD BE MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION WITH THE DRIVER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STYLE ANTI-SHIFT LOCK BALANCER.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 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).

  6. Gearshift knob may cause lever to bind

    Reported March 27, 2000Model years 1997–1998NHTSA campaign 00V08700087 vehicles affected

    If the threaded gearshift knob is not positioned correctly, its release may not work and the lever could bind, preventing the driver from selecting a desired gear. Dealers will replace the knob positioning spacer.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT LEVER UTILIZES A THREADED KNOB WITH A RELEASE BUTTON. IF THE THREADED KNOB IS NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY ON THE LEVER, THE RELEASE WILL NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY.
    Consequence
    THE GEAR LEVER COULD BIND RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO SELECT A DESIRED GEAR, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT LEVER THREADED KNOB POSITIONING SPACER.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30,2000.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).

  7. Brake or clutch reservoir hoses may fail

    Reported March 2, 2000Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 00V06500069 vehicles affected

    Brake fluid may damage the brake and clutch reservoir hoses and cause them to fail, illuminating the brake warning light and reducing braking efficiency. Dealers will inspect the hoses and install fluid-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).

  8. Exposed heater hoses may scald the driver's foot

    Reported June 30, 1999Model years 1995–1998NHTSA campaign 99V168000248 vehicles affected

    The heater hoses are exposed in the driver's footwell. If a hose leaks, the driver's foot could be scalded. Dealers will install a protective panel over the hoses.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO THE DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL.
    Consequence
    SHOULD A LEAK OCCUR, THE DRIVER'S FOOT COULD GET SCALDED.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PANEL OVER THE HEATER HOSES.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 1999.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).

  9. Fuel lines may leak if overtightened

    Reported June 30, 1999Model years 1995–1998NHTSA campaign 99V167000268 vehicles affected

    Overtightening the aluminium barrel nut can cause the fuel supply or return line to leak. Fuel contacting an ignition source could cause a fire. Dealers will replace both lines with updated lines that have steel barrel nuts.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CAN LEAK IF THE ALUMINUM BARREL NUT ATTACHING THE LINES IS TIGHTENED IN EXCESS OF THE REQUIRED TORQUE.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES WITH NEW UPDATED LINES, WHICH HAVE THE BARREL NUT MADE OF STEEL.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 1999.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. Steering wheel lacks horn symbol

    Reported April 20, 1995Model years 1995NHTSA campaign 95V079000211 vehicles affected

    The steering wheel is missing the horn symbol, which may make it harder to warn other drivers in a crash situation and increase the risk of damage or injury. Dealers will stamp the left and right steering wheel spokes with an electrically heated tool.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
    Defect
    THE INTERNATIONAL HORN EMBLEM IS MISSING FROM THE LEATHER STEERING WHEEL COVER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
    Consequence
    CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INABILITY TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS IN A CRASH SITUATION, AND RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL STAMP THE STEERING WHEEL WITH AN ELECTRICALLY HEATED TOOL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SPOKE OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: COMMUNICATIONS; HORN ASSEMBLY; FMVSS NO. 101.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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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