NHTSA Recall 00V088000: Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61 vehicles. It affects 1997 Ferrari 456GTA.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V088000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
| Report received | March 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 30, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The automatic transmission anti-shift lock electromagnet must engage into a hole in the balancer in order to prevent the gear lever from moving out of the park position unless the brake pedal is depressed. If the balancer and the electromagnet do not line up exactly, the engagement will not take place.
Safety risk
The gear lever could be moved from the park position with the driver depressing the brake pedal, resulting in possible unintended movement of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new style anti-shift lock balancer.
Notes
Owner notification began march 30, 2000.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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V088000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ferrari 456GTA | 1997 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.