1998 FERRARI F355
4 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
98V223000 Sep 14, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE SCREWS ON THE SOFT TOP MECHANISM COVERS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS FOR LEAKS. IF LEAKS ARE FOUND, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE SOFT TOP MECHANISM COVER SCREWS TO VERIFY PROPER LENGTH. IF THE SCREWS ARE FOUND TO BE THE WRONG LENGTH, CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS WILL BE INSTALLED.
98V132000 Jun 15, 1998
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TORQUE ON THE POWER STEERING COLUMN NUT IS INSUFFICIENT.
Consequence
IMPAIRMENT OF THE VEHICLE HANDLING COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DWEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PROPER POSITION OF THE SPLINES ON THE POWER STEERING COLUMN EXTENSION AND TIGHTEN THE BOLT.
98V058000 Mar 16, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL INJECTION LINE CAN WEAR DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE WATER HOSE CLAMP ON THE COOLANT PIPE.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL LINE FRACTURES, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ROTATE THE INCORRECTLY FITTED WATER HOSE CLAMPS.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 6, 2011
Incident date: Jan 3, 2011
1998 FERRARI 355. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FUEL DIVIDER BLOCK. HE STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND AFTER THE REPAIRS THE VEHICLE NOW HAS MORE ISSUES. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED IT DIDN'T SOUND THE SAME. HE DROVE AROUND TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 23, 2009
Incident date: Dec 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FERRARI F355 GTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V447000, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER DELIVERY HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. UNFORTUNATELY, THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED DEALER LOCATION WAS 200 MILES FROM HIS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACT... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 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