NHTSA recall 85V005000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V005000 |
| Manufacturer | FERRARI NORTH AMERICA |
| Reported | 1985-12-09 |
| Owners notified | 1985-02-12 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Units potentially affected | 345 |
What is wrong
THE SPLINED COUPLING BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING BOX COULD DEVELOP INTERNAL CORROSION DUE TO ITS EXPOSED POSITION AND CHARACTERISTICS. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROLONGED USE OF THE CAR COULD CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE COUPLING, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE THE STEERING PINION EXTENSION WITH A NEW PREGREASED PART INSTALLED WITH A NEW BOLT.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: STEERING.
| 1983 FERRARI MONDIAL | Built 1981-05-01 to 1984-03-01. |
|---|---|
| 1984 FERRARI MONDIAL | Built 1981-05-01 to 1984-03-01. |
| 1981 FERRARI MONDIAL 8 | Built 1981-05-01 to 1984-03-01. |
| 1982 FERRARI MONDIAL 8 | Built 1981-05-01 to 1984-03-01. |
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