The defect
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ferrari 296 vehicles. The fuel tank connecting pipe may corrode due to unintended contact between the fuel tank connecting pipe and the high-voltage battery protection cover, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install a new fuel tank connecting pipe reinforced with a protective sleeve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816.2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is RC 85.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ferrari 296 | 2022, 2023 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 296 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrari 296 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2023
32 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Ferrari North America, Inc. filed 26 campaigns in all.
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| 23V880000 21 Dec 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 23V858000 18 Dec 2023 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 23V855000 15 Dec 2023 | Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. |
| 23V666000 2 Oct 2023 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| 23V634000 13 Sept 2023 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V630000 11 Sept 2023 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 23V592000 23 Aug 2023 | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
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