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US recalls (2)
Power train: automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES TO THE OIL COOLER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. THE LINES COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE METAL FITTING AND LEAK OIL. IF THE LINES LEAK OIL, INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION TO THE TRANSMISSION COULD RESULT. IF THIS CONDITION WAS TO EXIST, THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS DRIVING, IT COULD POSE A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK TO THE DRIVER AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLES AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY, AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO EXISTING TRANSMISSION OIL LINES TO THE COOLER WITH NEW LINES WHICH HAVE A PROPERLY CRIMPED METAL FITTING CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2003. 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.
Parking brake
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HARDNESS TREATMENT OF THE RATCHET TEETH. AS A RESULT, THE RATCHET TEETH COULD BECOME DAMAGED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE RATCHET MECHANISM TEETH BECOME DAMAGED, FAILURE OF THE HAND BRAKE TO OPERATE AS EXPECTED WOULD RESULT. IF THE PROBLEM EXISTED AND THE VEHICLE'S USE WAS CONTINUED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE THAT THE HAND BRAKE WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION CODE OF THE RATCHET MECHANISM AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HAND BRAKE RATCHET MECHANISM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 2001. 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 1-201-816-2600.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Other
2003-10-03 · campaign 2003-240 · 13 vehicles
On certain vehicles, improper crimping of the metal fitting connectors on the transmission oil cooler lines could allow the lines to become disconnected from the cooler and leak. If the lines leak oil, insufficient lubrication to the transmission could result. If this condition was to exist, the vehicle's transmission could become inoperative, which could pose a potential safety risk to the driver as well as other vehicles and potentially result in damage to the vehicle or property. Correction: Dealer will replace both transmission oil cooler lines.
Brakes
2003-09-05 · campaign 2003-215 · 3 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the handbrake ratchet mechanism did not receive proper hardness treatment which may cause the ratchet teeth to become damaged. If this happens, the handbrake may fail to operate as expected. Correction: Dealer will replace the handbrake ratchet mechanism.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2001 Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA.
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 456 MGT/MGA 5.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 9 | 14 | 11 | $7,450 |
| 456 MGT/MGA 5.5 L Manual 6-spd | 9 | 15 | 11 | $7,450 |
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