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NHTSA recall 79V263000

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ferrari 308GT

Reported Oct 17, 19792,570 vehicles affectedFERRARI NORTH AMERICABuilt Oct 1, 1974 – Sep 1, 1979

The defect

Vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". The fuel hoses connecting the dual gas tanks may fail due to environmental conditions. This could cause a gasoline leak beneath the vehicle.

The remedy

Dealers will replace defective hoses free of charge.

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Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel hoses.consequences of defect: this condition would present a fire hazard which couldlead to vehicle damage and personal injury to passengers.note: driver IS advised to check beneath the vehicle for leaking fuel.