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Ferrari 456GT Recall 99V168: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

NHTSA campaign 99V168, reported June 30, 1999, 248 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 99V168FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER HOSES ARE EXPOSED TO THE DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL.
Risk
SHOULD A LEAK OCCUR, THE DRIVER'S FOOT COULD GET SCALDED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PANEL OVER THE HEATER HOSES.
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).

Affected vehicles

Ferrari 456GT1995199619971998
Ferrari 456GTA1995199619971998