Vehicle recall 09V048000 · February 6, 2009
2005-2007 Ferrari F430
The defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ferrari is recalling 1,950 my 2005-2007 F40 spider vehicles. The defect involves the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top that are located inside of the engine compartment. The heat from the engine may cause hair-line cracks to form in the hoses which may result in fluid leakage from the convertible top hydraulic system.
- Consequence
- This leakage in turn, will cause the convertible top warning light to illuminate and if not remedied, could ultimately leak fluid into the engine compartment causing smoke and a fire, rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2009. Owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.
- Notes
- Ferrari recall no. 49.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
- 09V048000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 6, 2009
- Filed by
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 49
- Owner notification
- February 9, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,950
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ferrari F430 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
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