1998 FERRARI 550
2 recalls, 2 complaints - 16 TSBs
99V166000 Jun 30, 1999
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING MAY BECOME STIFF DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HYDRAULIC SEALS IN THE STEERING BOX AND STEERING PUMP.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED STEERING ABILITY DURING PARKING PROCEDURES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COOLING COIL, OIL TANK, OIL LINES, PUMP, AND BOX.
98V268000 Oct 23, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CAN LEAK WHERE THE FERRULE OF THE UNION MEETS THE FLEXIBLE PIPE ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES WITH NEW UPDATED LINES.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Dec 16, 2016
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
THE AIRBAG ECU HAS FAILED ON A LOW BATTERY AND PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM FERRARI OR TRW ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS CERTIFIED WITH AIRBAGS. AT TIME OF FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED DUE TO AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE THAT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. FERRARI SHOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS SAFETY PART.
AIR BAGS
Dec 16, 2016
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
THE AIRBAG ECU HAS FAILED ON A LOW BATTERY AND PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM FERRARI OR TRW ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS CERTIFIED WITH AIRBAGS. AT TIME OF FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED DUE TO AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE THAT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. FERRARI SHOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS SAFETY PART.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FERRARI 550
16 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
2608
Aug 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update
2609
Aug 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Updated Contents with reference to TI 2608
164
Jul 31, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Airbag Client Info Request
164
Jul 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Takata Airbag Client Info Request
2606
Jul 24, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
New functions in Service Entry
2603
Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
??A?A?Pro-Team??A?A? anti stone-chipping film
2604
Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
New ??A?A?Errors Found??A?A? field in ROL creation page
163
Jul 23, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
163
Jul 23, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
2600
Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2019 Technical Documentation Update 6
2594
Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Packing components for shipment for Parts Return from network
2599
Jul 19, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
2599
Jul 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Conclusion of engine oil sampling campaign
87
Jun 17, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws
2556
Jun 11, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets
20
Feb 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019
FERRARI 550 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FERRARI 550 across all model years (1997, 1999).
5
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths