Vehicle recall 97V047000 · March 26, 1997
1985 Ferrari 288
An adhesive used in the seat belt retractor can cause the mounting to weaken.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An adhesive used in the seat belt retractor can cause the mounting to weaken.
- Consequence
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce the retractor mountings.
- Notes
- Owner notification: owner notification began June 23, 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
- 97V047000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 1997
- Filed by
- FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- June 23, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 67
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ferrari 288 (1985): 1985
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