1996 FERRARI F355
3 recalls, 2 complaints - 16 TSBs
09V447000 Nov 19, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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. TH... Read more
98V057000 Mar 16, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH SINGLE FUEL PUMPS. THE FUEL INJECTION LINE FITTING CAN FRACTURE IF THE ALUMINUM NUT ATTACHING THE LINES IS TIGHTENED EXCESSIVELY.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL LINE FRACTURES, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL INJECTION LINES THAT HAVE ALUMINUM NUTS AND REPLACE WITH NEW LINES CONTAINING STEEL ATTACHING NUTS.
97V013000 Feb 3, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ELECTRIC MOTOR WHICH DRIVES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC PUMP DOES NOT FUNCTION AFTER A PERIOD OF OPERATION.
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE BOOST WILL RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ABS HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 23, 2007
Incident date: May 12, 2007
1996 FERRARI SPYDER F355 CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER THE INVESTIGATION IT WAS VERIFIED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A RUPTURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BURN INJURIES TO THE HEAD, SHOULDER, BACK, AND NECK. THE R... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 30, 1996
POWER STEERING LEAK.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FERRARI F355
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 F355 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FERRARI F355 across all model years (1995, 1999).
19
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths