NHTSA Campaign Id 99V168000; Date: Jun. 30, 1999
Should a leak occur, the driver's foot could get scalded.
Recalled Vehicles:1995 Ferrari 456GT; 1996 Ferrari 456GT; 1997 Ferrari 456GT; 1998 Ferrari 456GT; 1995 Ferrari 456GTA; 1996 Ferrari 456GTA; 1997 Ferrari 456GTA; 1998 Ferrari 456GTA
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core
Manufactured by: Ferrari North America
Affected Units:: 248
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The heater hoses are exposed to the driver side footwell.
How to Fix:Dealers will install a protective panel over the heater hoses.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began July 1, 1999. 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 1, 1999
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