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Vehicle recall 03V345000 · September 15, 2003

2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta

On certain model passenger vehicles, as a result of improper welding of the seat rail assemblies, one side of the seat may not fully lock into the set position.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain model passenger vehicles, as a result of improper welding of the seat rail assemblies, one side of the seat may not fully lock into the set position. Under extreme acceleration or deacceleration conditions, this could cause a rocking motion of the seat.
Consequence
If the seat started a rocking motion while the customer was driving, it could pose a safety risk to the driver as well as other vehicles and could result in damage to the vehicle or property, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the entire seat rail assemblies on both seats. Owner notification is expected to begin during October 2003. Owners should contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2651.
Notes
Ferrari recall no. 39.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
03V345000
Reported to NHTSA
September 15, 2003
Filed by
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign
39
Owner notification
September 30, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected
73
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Seats
Recall 03V345000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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