Ferrari North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Ferrari North America, Inc. in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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October 3, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FERRARI/OIL FILTERS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: REPLACEMENT OIL FILTERS (FERRARI PART NO. 111782), MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 31, 2000, AND MAY 31, 2001. SOME OF THESE OIL FILTERS WITH THIS PART NUMBER WERE MADE IN A DIFFERENT MANNER FROM THE PERVIOUS VERSION. AS A RESULT, THE OIL FILTER MAY LEAK ENGINE OIL FROM THE SEAL RING AREA. THESE OIL FILTERS CAN BE USED ON FERRARI MODEL VEHICLES DATING BACK TO THE 1960S. THE MODEL VEHICLES THESE FILTERS CAN BE USED ON ARE: DINO 206 GT, DINO 246 GT/GTS, DINO 308 GT4, 208 GTB/GTS TURBO, 208 GT4, 208 GTB/GTS TURBO INTERCOOLER, GTB/GTS TURBO, 275 GTB4, 308 GT4, 308 GTB/GTS, 308I GTB/GTS, 328 GTB/GTS, 330 GT, 330 GTC, 365 GT, 365 GT4, 365 GT4BB, 365 GTC (1970), 365 GTC/GTS, 365 GTC4, 365 GTS4, 400I GT/GTA, 4000 GT/GTA, 412 GT/GTA, 512BB, 512I BB, MONDIAL 3.2, MONDIAL 3.2 CABRIOLET, MONDIAL 8, MONDIAL 9 CABRIOLET, MONDIAL 4V, 288 GTO.
NHTSA ID: 01E051000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 2,790
Consequence Summary:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE ENGINE OIL COULD BE IGNITED, CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILTERS WITH A NEW STYLE OIL FILTER, HAVING A FERRARI PART NUMBER OF 191993 FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2001. 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 1-201-816-2600.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 24, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FERRARI/WHEEL BOLT INSERTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL BOLT INSERTS FITTED IN THE MAGNESIUM WHEEL CAN SHOW SIGNS OF CRACKING.
NHTSA ID: 01V297000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 468
Consequence Summary:
IF THE WHEEL BOLT INSERTS BEGIN TO CRACK, A REDUCTION OF THE TORQUE APPLIED TO THE WHEEL WOULD RESULT. VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR MAGNESIUM WHEELS WITH WHEELS MADE OF ALUMINUM, WHICH ARE NOT FITTED WITH INSERTS. ALL THE WHEEL BOLTS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE ALUMINUM WHEELS REQUIRE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2001. 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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 2, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FERRARI/HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HARDNESS TREATMENT OF THE RATCHET TEETH. AS A RESULT, THE RATCHET TEETH COULD BECOME DAMAGED.
NHTSA ID: 01V211000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 74
Consequence Summary:
IF THE RATCHET MECHANISM TEETH BECOME DAMAGED, FAILURE OF THE HAND BRAKE TO OPERATE AS EXPECTED WOULD RESULT. IF THE PROBLEM EXISTED AND THE VEHICLE'S USE WAS CONTINUED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE THAT THE HAND BRAKE WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION CODE OF THE RATCHET MECHANISM AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 2001. 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 1-201-816-2600.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 3, 2001
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FERRARI/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR EXISTS IN THE INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS ERROR EXISTS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT MONITORING FUNCTION OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE RED ELECTRONIC BRAKE DISTRIBUTION WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE.
NHTSA ID: 01V025000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 353
Consequence Summary:
AS A RESULT, IF A BRAKE PROBLEM WERE TO EXIST, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF IT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FROM THE VEHICLE AND DOWNLOAD UPDATED SOFTWARE INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2001. 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 1-201-816-2600.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No