NHTSA vehicle safety data

1997 Ferrari F550 Recalls & Complaints

The 1997 Ferrari F550 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Ferrari F550. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ferrari dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Ferrari F550. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

FERRARI/WHEEL BOLTS

NHTSA #98V026000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported February 2, 1998 · FERRARI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 48 vehicles

Owners notified February 12, 1998 · Vehicles built January 1, 1997 – May 30, 1997 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL BOLTS, PART NUMBER 146989. THE WHEEL BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSE WHEEL RIM VIBRATION INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL BOLTS WITH NEW WHEEL BOLTS THAT HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY TREATED WITH AN ANTI-SEIZING MATERIAL.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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