Lemon Law Center :: Ferrari 550 Maranello

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 vehicleøs transmission could become inoperative.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Component

Parking Brake

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the wheel bolt inserts fitted in the magnesium wheel can show signs of cracking.

Corrective Action

if the wheel bolt inserts begin to crack, a reduction of the torque applied to the wheel would result. vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace all four magnesium wheels with wheels made of aluminum, which are not fitted with inserts. all the wheel bolts will also be replaced because the aluminum wheels require a different type of bolt. owner notification began october 1, 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 1-201-816-2651.

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the wheel bolt inserts fitted in the magnesium wheel can show signs of cracking.

Corrective Action

if the wheel bolt inserts begin to crack, a reduction of the torque applied to the wheel would result. vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the wheel bolt inserts fitted in the magnesium wheel can show signs of cracking.

Corrective Action

if the wheel bolt inserts begin to crack, a reduction of the torque applied to the wheel would result. vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.