Ferrari 550: Roadwheels May Become Loose
Summary Ferrari is recalling 247 model 550 vehicles in the United Kingdom because bolts on the magnesium wheel rims may crack and loosen if over-tightened. The fix involves replacing the original magnesium wheels with aluminum wheels and installing new bolts.
- Recalling firm
- FERRARI
- Product
- Vehicles: FERRARI 550. Units affected: 247
- Reason
- There is a possibility that the bolt locating inserts fitted to the magnesium wheel rims may crack if excessive torque is applied to the retaining bolts. This may result in the possible loosening of the affected bolts. Remedy: Replace the original wheel rims with aluminium ones that do not have inserts. Also fit new wheel bolts.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-11-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/728e2437-ec79-4d43-812a-8d9d4a151be5