1990 FERRARI TESTAROSSA
2 recalls, 2 complaints - 3 TSBs
03V142000 Apr 7, 2003
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. INCONSISTENT ELECTRICAL OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRACK ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED.
Consequence
IF THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL FAILURE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE FULLY PROTECTED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE PASSIVE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THIS INCLUDES THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS, THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM, AND BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT MOTOR DRIVEN TRACK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED... Read more
92V072000 May 18, 1992
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN LOCKNUT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS AND INFERIOR SELF-LOCKING PROPERTIES.
Consequence
THE LOCKNUT CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THESTEERING SYSTEM AND IMPAIRED HANDLING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE LOCKNUT WITH AN IMPROVED LOCKNUT.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
SEAT BELTS
May 27, 2019
Incident date: May 16, 2019
THE PASSIVE SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE BROKE DOWN CAME APART ON IT'S OWN, LIKE DANGLING SNAKE JUST HANGING LOOSELY. THIS WAS FIRST FIXED BY FERRARI RECALL ON JUN 9, 2003. IT FAILED AGAIN. FERRARI REFUSES TO WARRANTY/PAY FOR THIS. THIS HAPPENED WHEN CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE FERRARI DEALER/SHOP IN ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 10, 2003
Incident date: May 8, 2002
THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS INOPERATIVE. AT TIMES IT BECAME EXTREMELY TIGHT AND DID NOT RELEASE AT OTHER TIMES IT DID NOT FULLY ENGAGE. BOTH SITUATIONS WERE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TT *JB
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 FERRARI TESTAROSSA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 12-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 9.0 | 14.0 | 11.0 | Regular | $5,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 FERRARI TESTAROSSA
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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 TESTAROSSA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FERRARI TESTAROSSA across all model years (1987, 1991).
9
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths