NHTSA Recall 01V297000: Wheels
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 468 vehicles. It affects 1997–1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V297000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | September 24, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The wheel bolt inserts fitted in the magnesium wheel can show signs of cracking.
Safety risk
If the wheel bolt inserts begin to crack, a reduction of the torque applied to the wheel would result. Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all four magnesium wheels with wheels made of aluminum, which are not fitted with inserts. All the wheel bolts will also be replaced because the aluminum wheels require a different type of bolt. Owner notification began october 1, 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 1-201-816-2651.
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 01V297000
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.