Vehicle recall 79V263000 · October 17, 1979
1975-1979 Ferrari 308GT
Vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". The fuel hoses connecting the dual gas tanks may fail due to environmental conditions. This could cause a gasoline leak beneath the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace defective hoses free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel hoses.consequences of defect: this condition would present a fire hazard which couldlead to vehicle damage and personal injury to passengers.note: driver is advised to check beneath the vehicle for leaking fuel.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V263000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 17, 1979
- Filed by
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- January 22, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,570
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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