NHTSA Recall 96V207000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V207000; Date: Oct. 18, 1996
The seat belt mechanism (without the locking device) may not lock fast enough and could allow excessive movement of the child safety seat in the event of an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ferrari F355
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Ferrari North America
Affected Units:: 120
Recall Summary:
The passenger side seat belt mechanism which is fitted with the child safety seat locking mechanism was fitted on the driver side and the driver's side seat belt mechanism without the locking mechanism fitted on the passenger side.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the seat belt mechanisms to determine whether they have been installed on the proper side of the vehicle and, if necessary, dismount and remount the mechanisms on the correct side.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during October 1996. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 1996
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