Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19850901
End Date Of Manufacturing
19860401
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
550
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19870115
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
19861211
Record Creation Date
19861217
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
THE FLEXIBLE OIL HOSES FOR THE ENGINE OIL RADIATOR COULD LEAK ENGINE OIL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF THE METAL CONNECTORS TO FLEXIBLE PORTION OF OIL HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LACK OF LUBRICATION COULD CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE; OIL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
REPLACE LOWER AND UPPER HOSES CONNECTING ENGINE OIL RADIATOR WITH IMPROVED HOSES. ALSO, UPDATE OIL PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE ASSEMBLY.
Recall Notes
SYSTEM: FLEXIBLE OIL HOSES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.