NHTSA Recall 98V250000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V250000; Date: Oct. 9, 1998
The occupant may not realize that the seat belt can be operated manually, and does not use the restraint system, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Ferrari 348; 1995 Ferrari 348
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Ferrari North America
Affected Units:: 556
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The automatic seat belt slider can become jammed when the slider tape separates from the take-up reel, illuminating the seat belt warning light. Should such a condition occur, the belt must be positioned and fastened manually by connecting the belt to the fixed anchor point.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the complete passive restraint seat belt system.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 1, 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 1-201-816-2600. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 1, 1998
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