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vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bosch braking system. brake 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.

1998 Ferrari F355

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the torque on the power steering column nut is insufficient.

Corrective Action

impairment of the vehicle handling could result.

Recall Notes

dwealers will inspect the proper position of the splines on the power steering column extension and tighten the bolt.

1998 Ferrari F355

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. fuel tank damage could have occurred during installation of the screws on the soft top mechanism covers.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause fuel leakage from the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the fuel tanks for leaks. if leaks are found, the fuel tank will be replaced. dealers will also inspect the soft top mechanism cover screws to verify proper length. if the screws are found to be the wrong length, correct length screws will be installed.

1998 Ferrari F355

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the fuel injection line can wear due to interference with the water hose clamp on the coolant pipe.

Corrective Action

if the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. if an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and rotate the incorrectly fitted water hose clamps.

1997 Ferrari F355

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with single fuel pumps. the fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.

Corrective Action

if the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. if an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.

1997 Ferrari F355

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the fuel injection line can wear due to interference with the water hose clamp on the coolant pipe.

Corrective Action

if the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. if an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and rotate the incorrectly fitted water hose clamps.

1997 Ferrari F355

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

the electric motor which drives the anti-lock brake system (abs) hydraulic pump does not function after a period of operation.

Corrective Action

loss of brake boost will result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the abs hydraulic pump electric motor.

1996 Ferrari F355

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with single fuel pumps. the fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.

Corrective Action

if the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. if an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.

1996 Ferrari F355

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

the electric motor which drives the anti-lock brake system (abs) hydraulic pump does not function after a period of operation.

Corrective Action

loss of brake boost will result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the abs hydraulic pump electric motor.

1995 Ferrari F355

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with single fuel pumps. the fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.

Corrective Action

if the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. if an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.

1995 Ferrari F355

Component

Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack

Consequence of Defect

defective left steering rack mounting supports were improperly heat treated resulting in the possible fracturing of the support.

Corrective Action

if the steering rack fractures, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left steering rack mounting support with a new support which has been properly heat treated.

1995 Ferrari F355

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with dual fuel pumps. the fuel supply line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut atttaching the lines is tightened excessively. hairline cracks on the fuel injector rail also exists.

Corrective Action

this condition can result in leakage of fuel from the fractured line. if an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the fuel fuel injection lines and two rails that us aluminum nuts and replace the lines and rails with steel nuts.

1995 Ferrari F355

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the passenger side seat belt mechanism which is fitted with the child safety seat locking mechanism was fitted on the driver side and the driver's side seat belt mechanism without the locking mechanism fitted on the passenger side.

Corrective Action

the seat belt mechanism (without the locking device) may not lock fast enough and could allow excessive movement of the child safety seat in the event of an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the seat belt mechanisms to determine whether they have been installed on the proper side of the vehicle and, if necessary, dismount and remount the mechanisms on the correct side.

1995 Ferrari F355

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles fitted with dual fuel pumps. the fuel injection line fitting can fracture if the aluminum nut attaching the lines is tightened excessively.

Corrective Action

if the fuel line fractures, fuel leakage can occur. if an ignition source is present, a fire could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove the fuel injection lines that have aluminum nuts and replace with new lines containing steel attaching nuts.