NHTSA Recall 05V169000: Suspension
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 201 vehicles. It affects 1990–1992 Ferrari F40.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V169000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 43 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | April 25, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 19, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain vehicles, in extreme conditions of use, the forks fastening the front and rear lower suspension levers to the chassis can break or crack. This could lead to increased stress on the threaded pins' anchorage areas which could also cause the possible breakage of the forks.
Safety risk
This could lead to a loss of a vehicle control and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new front and rear lower suspension forks free of charge. The recall began may 19, 2005. Owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.
Notes
Ferrari recall no. 43.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V169000
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.