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NHTSA Recall 01V211000: Parking brake

FERRARI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ferrari 456M.

74
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2001
owners notified (July 20)
NHTSA campaign01V211000
ComponentPARKING BRAKE
Report receivedJuly 2, 2001
Owner notificationJuly 20, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Notes

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 01V211000

Make and modelModel years
Ferrari 456M2001
Ferrari 550 Barchetta2001
Ferrari 550 Maranello2001

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.