Vehicle recall 88V186000 · December 1, 1988

1987-1988 Ferrari Testarossa

Automatic passive restraint system may not operate due to a payout motor defect in the safety belt retractor assembly.

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

Summary: Automatic passive restraint system may not operate due to a payout motor defect in the safety belt retractor assembly.
Consequence: Automatic operation of passive restraint system wouldbecome intermittent or completely inoperative.
Remedy: Replace seat belt assembly.
Notes: System: passive restraint.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V186000
Reported to NHTSA: December 1, 1988
Filed by: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Owner notification: March 10, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 468
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts

Recall 88V186000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Ferrari Testarossa (1987-1988): 1988, 1987

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