Vehicle recall 85V005000 · December 9, 1985
Ferrari Mondial and Mondial 8
The splined coupling between the steering column and steering box could develop internal corrosion due to its exposed position and characteristics.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The splined coupling between the steering column and steering box could develop internal corrosion due to its exposed position and characteristics. Consequences of defect: prolonged use of the car could cause deterioration of the coupling, vibrations in the steering system, and handling difficulty which could result in loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the steering pinion extension with a new pregreased part installed with a new bolt.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars.system: steering.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 9, 1985
- Filed by
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- February 12, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 345
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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 (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
- Ferrari Mondial 8 (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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