NHTSA recall 02V091000
Electrical System · Ferrari North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the engine ground strap was manufactured improperly. As a result of the improper "crimping" of the ground strap connectors to the braided ground strap, the engine ground strap may not provide the proper electrical ground between the engine and the chassis.
Why it matters: If the strap fails to provide the proper ground to the chassis, the electrical system will seek a ground at the ignition coil. The vehicle's ignition coil ground cable could overheat and could cause the engine to stop. If the engine stopped while the vehicle was being driven, it could increase the…
The fix: Dealers will inspect the existing engine ground strap and, if necessary, replace the strap with a new one which has the proper connector crimping. Owner notification began April 15, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Ferrari 360 Modena, 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V091000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.