Vehicle recall 03V142000 · April 7, 2003
Ferrari 512 TR, Testarossa and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, the passive restraint system may not function correctly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the passive restraint system may not function correctly. Inconsistent electrical operation of the automatic track assembly has been experienced.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Ferrari recall no. 37. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 2003
- Filed by
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 37
- Owner notification
- April 24, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,008
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ferrari 512 TR (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Ferrari 512M (1995): 1995
- Ferrari Testarossa (1987-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
Has your Ferrari been repaired?
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