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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.

Corrective Action

such circumstances could lead to loss of vehicle control and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Ferrari 360 Modena

Component

Electrical System:Battery

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Ferrari 360 Modena

Component

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

if these fragments came into contact with the vehicle's tire, a puncture could occur resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Ferrari 360 Modena

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

should a hose failure occur, the brake failure light would light up, followed by loss of vehicle braking efficiency.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the hoses and, if required, install new hoses that are resistant to brake fluid.

1999 Ferrari 360 Modena

Component

Other

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

as a result, if a brake problem were to exist, the driver would not be aware of it.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Ferrari 360 Modena

Component

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if these fragments came into contact with the vehicle's tire, a puncture could occur resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

1999 Ferrari 360 Modena

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the abs/asr electronic control unit.

1999 Ferrari 360 Modena

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

if a crash should occur, the air bag may not deploy as expected.

Recall Notes

dealers will install longer screws, which ensure better tightening and securing of the ecu to the body element.