Ferrari F40 recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Ferrari F40 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. Front suspension fork may break

    Reported June 13, 2005Model years 1987–1993DVSA recall R/2005/078178 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly fitted forks connecting the lower suspension levers to the chassis may increase stress around the threaded pin anchorage and break. The suspension forks will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF A FRONT SUSPENSION FORK
    Defect
    The possibility exists that the forks which fasten the lower suspension levers to the chassis may have been fitted incorrectly thus creating increased stress in the threaded pin anchorage area. This could result in the possible breakage of the fork.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the suspension forks replaced.

  2. Suspension forks may crack or break

    Reported April 25, 2005Model years 1990–1992NHTSA campaign 05V169000201 vehicles affected

    In extreme use, the front or rear lower suspension forks may crack or break, potentially causing further breakage and loss of control that could lead to a crash. Dealers will install new front and rear lower suspension forks free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IN EXTREME CONDITIONS OF USE, THE FORKS FASTENING THE FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION LEVERS TO THE CHASSIS CAN BREAK OR CRACK. THIS COULD LEAD TO INCREASED STRESS ON THE THREADED PINS' ANCHORAGE AREAS WHICH COULD ALSO CAUSE THE POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE FORKS.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF A VEHICLE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AND REAR LOWER SUSPENSION FORKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600.
    Notes
    FERRARI RECALL NO. 43.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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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