NHTSA Recall 03V345000: Seats
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73 vehicles. It affects 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V345000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 39 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | September 15, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain model passenger vehicles, as a result of improper welding of the seat rail assemblies, one side of the seat may not fully lock into the set position. Under extreme acceleration or deacceleration conditions, this could cause a rocking motion of the seat.
Safety risk
If the seat started a rocking motion while the customer was driving, it could pose a safety risk to the driver as well as other vehicles and could result in damage to the vehicle or property, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the entire seat rail assemblies on both seats. Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2003. Owners should contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2651.
Notes
Ferrari recall no. 39.customers can 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 03V345000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ferrari 550 Barchetta | 2001 |
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.