NHTSA Campaign Id 08V214000; Date: May. 12, 2008
This clutch sensor malfunction may render the vehicle inoperable and, possibly, resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti; 2006 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti; 2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Ferrari North America Inc
Affected Units:: 366
Recall Summary:Ferrari is recalling 366 my 2005-2007 612 scaglietti vehicles equipped with f1 transmissions. A nonconforming clutch sensor in the transmission could malfunction under normal operating conditions due to the heat produced by the vehicle. Such sensor malfunction may inhibit the proper function of the clutch assembly making the shifting of the gears very difficult. The vehicle system immediately detects the clutch sensor failure and causes the warning light to illuminate.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the clutch sensor. In addition, the cable holder and magnet will also be replaced. The recall began on may 19, 2008. Owners may contact Ferrari at 1-201-816-2600.
Recall Notes:Ferrari recall no. 47. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 19, 2008
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