Vehicle recall 85V003000 · December 9, 1985

1983-1985 Ferrari Mondial

There may be interference between the fuel tank and surrounding panels causing abrasion of the fuel tank surface.

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

Summary: There may be interference between the fuel tank and surrounding panels causing abrasion of the fuel tank surface. Consequences of defect: abrasion could affect the integrity of the fuel tank and result in fuel leakage and a fire hazard.
Remedy: Install protective polyurethane cushions between body panels and fuel tank.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: fuel tank.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V003000
Reported to NHTSA: December 9, 1985
Filed by: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Owner notification: February 12, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected: 181
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 85V003000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ferrari Mondial (1983-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983

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