Vehicle recall 92V072000 · May 18, 1992
Ferrari 348, Testarossa and 1 more model
The upper steering column locknut was manufactured with inferior materials and inferior self-locking properties.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The upper steering column locknut was manufactured with inferior materials and inferior self-locking properties.
- Consequence
- The locknut can loosen, causing excessive play in thesteering system and impaired handling. This could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace locknut with an improved locknut.
- Notes
- System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars with VIN lower than 87898.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 1992
- Filed by
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- June 29, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 645
- 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 348 (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Ferrari Mondial (1990): 1990
- Ferrari Testarossa (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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