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NOVEMBER 2009 --
Ferrari is recalling certain
model year 1995 through 1999
Ferrari 355 and 355 F1
vehicles. Independent
automobile repair facilities
may have improperly
installed certain screw
clamps that are located in
close proximity to the fuel
lines and that fasten the
water sleeve to the
thermostat connection. The
improper installation of
these screw clamps may
damage the fuel supply
pipes. Fluid could leak into
the engine compartment,
causing smoke and, in some
circumstances, a fire,
rendering the vehicle
inoperable and possibly
resulting in a crash.
Dealers will install a new
fuel divider block, which
will serve to provide a
greater distance between
these screw clamps and the
fuel lines. This will
eliminate the possibility of
any damage to the fuel
supply pipes which could
cause fluid leakage. This
service will be performed
free of charge. The recall
is expected to begin during
December 2009. 09V-447
FEBRUARY 2009 --
Ferrari is recalling 1,950
my 2005-2007 f40 spider
vehicles. The defect
involves the hydraulic hoses
for the convertible top that
are located inside of the
engine compartment. The heat
from the engine may cause
hair-line cracks to form in
the hoses which may result
in fluid leakage from the
convertible top hydraulic
system. This leakage in
turn, will cause the
convertible top warning
light to illuminate and if
not remedied, could
ultimately leak fluid into
the engine compartment
causing smoke and a fire,
rendering the vehicle
inoperable and possibly
resulting in a crash.
Dealers will install
protective heat shields over
the convertible top
hydraulic lines to insulate
them from the heat of the
enginecompartment. This
service will be performed
free of charge. The recall
is expected to begin during
March 2009. Owners may
contact Ferrari at
201-816-2600.
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