1979 FERRARI 308GT RECALL - #79V263000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". THE FUEL HOSES CONNECTING THE DUAL GAS TANKS MAY FAIL DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK BENEATH THE VEHICLE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FERRARI 308GT |
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| Manufacturer |
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1974 - 9/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
1/14/1980 |
| Influenced by |
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
1/22/1980 |
| # Affected |
2,570 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". THE FUEL HOSES CONNECTING THE DUAL GAS TANKS MAY FAIL DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK BENEATH THE VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULDLEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.NOTE: DRIVER IS ADVISED TO CHECK BENEATH THE VEHICLE FOR LEAKING FUEL. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jul 15, 2019 - 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brembo Racing procedure for tightening brake caliper bleeder screws
Jul 15, 2019 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Ferrari Predictive Maintenance and new Warranty booklets
Mar 11, 2019 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Classiche Bulletin 20- Revised February 2019
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