Vehicle recall 05V169000 · April 25, 2005
1990-1992 Ferrari F40
On certain vehicles, in extreme conditions of use, the forks fastening the front and rear lower suspension levers to the chassis can break or crack.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, in extreme conditions of use, the forks fastening the front and rear lower suspension levers to the chassis can break or crack. This could lead to increased stress on the threaded pins' anchorage areas which could also cause the possible breakage of the forks.
- Consequence
- This could lead to a loss of a vehicle control and could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new front and rear lower suspension forks free of charge. The recall began may 19, 2005. Owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.
- Notes
- Ferrari recall no. 43.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V169000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 25, 2005
- Filed by
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 43
- Owner notification
- May 19, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 201
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ferrari F40 (1990-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990
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