Reported Jun 30, 1999118 vehicles affectedFERRARI NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number 166Built Jan 1, 1997 – Sep 30, 1997
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering may become stiff due to overheating of the power steering fluid causing damage to the hydraulic seals in the steering box and steering pump.
The risk
This condition could cause decreased steering ability during parking procedures.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the power steering cooling coil, oil tank, oil lines, pump, and box.
Owner notification began july 1, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2651.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).