1990 Ferrari Testarossa
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 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.
The upper steering column locknut was manufactured with inferior materials and inferior self-locking properties.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The locknut can loosen, causing excessive play in thesteering system and impaired handling. This could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Remedy
Replace locknut with an improved locknut.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 injuries
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
The passive seat belt on passenger side broke down came apart on it's own, like dangling snake just hanging loosely. This was first fixed by ferrari recall on jun 9, 2003. It failed again. Ferrari refuses to warranty/pay for this. This happened when car was stationary at the ferrari dealer/shop in las vegas NV
- Seat belts
The seat belt assembly was inoperative. at times it became extremely tight and did not release at other times it did not fully engage. both situations were extremely dangerous. *tt *jb
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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