Vehicle recall 97V013000 · February 3, 1997
Ferrari F355 and F456
The electric motor which drives the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic pump does not function after a period of operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The electric motor which drives the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic pump does not function after a period of operation.
- Consequence
- Loss of brake boost will result increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ABS hydraulic pump electric motor.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during February 1997.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
- 97V013000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 3, 1997
- Filed by
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- February 15, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 346
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ferrari F355 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Ferrari F456 (1997): 1997
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