NHTSA Campaign 86V161000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Issued by FERRARI NORTH AMERICA · Reported Dec 11, 1986 · 550 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE FLEXIBLE OIL HOSES FOR THE ENGINE OIL RADIATOR COULD LEAK ENGINE OIL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF THE METAL CONNECTORS TO FLEXIBLE PORTION OF OIL HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LACK OF LUBRICATION COULD CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE; OIL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE LOWER AND UPPER HOSES CONNECTING ENGINE OIL RADIATOR WITH IMPROVED HOSES. ALSO, UPDATE OIL PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERRARI | 328 | 1986 | 550 |
| FERRARI | MONDIAL | 1986 | 550 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 86V161000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.