Vehicle recall 98V223000 · September 14, 1998

1998 Ferrari F355

Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. Fuel tank damage could have occurred during installation of the screws on the soft top mechanism covers.
Consequence: This condition could cause fuel leakage from the fuel tank, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks for leaks. If leaks are found, the fuel tank will be replaced. Dealers will also inspect the soft top mechanism cover screws to verify proper length. If the screws are found to be the wrong length, correct length screws will be installed.
Notes: Owner notification began during September 1998.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 98V223000
Reported to NHTSA: September 14, 1998
Filed by: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Owner notification: September 14, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 81
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 98V223000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Ferrari F355 (1998): 1998

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