1998 Ferrari 456gta: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1998 Ferrari 456gta: 3 recalls, 0 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #99V168000 · 1999 · 248 vehicles
What's wrong: The heater hoses are exposed to the driver side footwell.
Why it matters: Should a leak occur, the driver's foot could get scalded.
The fix: Dealers will install a protective panel over the heater hoses.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #99V167000 · 1999 · 268 vehicles
What's wrong: The fuel supply and return lines can leak if the aluminum barrel nut attaching the lines is tightened in excess of the required torque.
Why it matters: This condition could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel supply and return lines with new updated lines, which have the barrel nut made of steel.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #00V087000 · 2000 · 87 vehicles
What's wrong: The automatic transmission gearshift lever utilizes a threaded knob with a release button. If the threaded knob is not positioned correctly on the lever, the release will not function correctly.
Why it matters: The gear lever could bind resulting in the inability to select a desired gear, causing the driver to be unable to move the vehicle correctly.
The fix: Dealers will replace the gearshift lever threaded knob positioning spacer.
Most-reported problems
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Ferrari 456gta so far.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Ferrari 456gta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 1998 Ferrari 456gta. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Where can I get a 1998 Ferrari 456gta repair manual?
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