Vehicle recall 96V013000 · January 17, 1996

1995 Ferrari F355

Defective left steering rack mounting supports were improperly heat treated resulting in the possible fracturing of the support.

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

Summary: Defective left steering rack mounting supports were improperly heat treated resulting in the possible fracturing of the support.
Consequence: If the steering rack fractures, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left steering rack mounting support with a new support which has been properly heat treated.
Notes: System: steering; gear; rack.vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2651. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V013000
Reported to NHTSA: January 17, 1996
Filed by: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Owner notification: February 1, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 88
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack

Recall 96V013000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Ferrari F355 (1995): 1995

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