Recall
Ferrari Mondial — 85V005000
NHTSA ID
85V005000
Make
Ferrari
Model
Mondial
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1985-12-09
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
345
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SPLINED COUPLING BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING BOX COULD DEVELOP INTERNAL CORROSION DUE TO ITS EXPOSED POSITION AND CHARACTERISTICS. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROLONGED USE OF THE CAR COULD CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE COUPLING, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, AND HANDLING DIFFICULTY WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STEERING PINION EXTENSION WITH A NEW PREGREASED PART INSTALLED WITH A NEW BOLT.