NHTSA recall 05V169000
Suspension
Ferrari F40
Reported Apr 25, 2005201 vehicles affectedFERRARI NORTH AMERICA INCMaker’s number 43Built Aug 1, 1990 – Dec 31, 1994
The defect
On certain vehicles, in extreme conditions of use, the forks fastening the front and rear lower suspension levers to the chassis can break or crack. this could lead to increased stress on the threaded pins' anchorage areas which could also cause the possible breakage of the forks.
The risk
This could lead to a loss of a vehicle control and could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install new front and rear lower suspension forks free of charge. the recall began may 19, 2005. Owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.