1988 Ferrari Testarossa
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. Newest first.
On certain passenger vehicles, the passive restraint system may not function correctly. inconsistent electrical operation of the automatic track assembly has been experienced.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 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.
Automatic passive restraint system may not operate due to a payout motor defect in the safety belt retractor assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Automatic operation of passive restraint system wouldbecome intermittent or completely inoperative.
Remedy
Replace seat belt assembly.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Seat belts
The contact's son owns a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. The contact stated that vehicle was manufactured with an electrical seat belt that would recline once an occupant was seated in either the driver’s or passenger’s side seat. The contact stated that the track for the passenger side seat belt was…
The contact's son owns a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. The contact stated that vehicle was manufactured with an electrical seat belt that would recline once an occupant was seated in either the driver’s or passenger’s side seat. The contact stated that the track for the passenger side seat belt was defective and would not recline with an occupant seated in the passenger’s seat. The seat belt warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V142000 (Seat Belts) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Spontaneous engine fire occurred while cruising at highway speed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10162579Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets
- 10162575Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws
- 10154193Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019
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