Ferrari Mailing List: Re: UFI Oil Filters - no watch or gun content

[Ric Rainbolt (ricrainbolt]

   Sorry, I know this is late... UFI blamed the O-ring supplier.
   Ric Rainbolt

                                  FERRARI
                           Ferrari North America
                         Models: Oil Filter 111782
                           Number Involved: 2,790
                 Dates of Manufacture: May 2000 - May 2001

   Defect:
   Some replacement oil filters (Ferrari Part No. 111782) were made in a
   different manner from the original version. As a result, the oil
   filter may leak engine oil from the seal ring area. In the presence of
   an ignition source, the engine oil could be ignited, causing a vehicle
   fire, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. These oil
   filters can be used on Ferrari model vehicles dating back to the
   1960s.
   The model vehicles these filters can be used on are:
   Dino 206 GT, Dino 246 GT/GTS, Dino 308 GT4, 208 GTB/GTS turbo, 208
   GT4, 208 GTB/GTS turbo intercooler, GTB/GTS turbo, 275 GTB4, 308 GT4,
   308 GTB/GTS, 308i GTB/GTS, 328 GTB/GTS, 330 GT, 330 GTC, 365 GT, 365
   GT4, 365 GT4BB, 365 GTC (1970), 365 GTC/GTS, 365 GTC4, 365 GTS4, 400I
   GT/GTA, 4000 GT/GTA, 412 GT/GTA, 512BB, 512i BB, Mondial 3.2, Mondial
   3.2 Cabriolet, Mondial 8, Mondial 9 Cabriolet, Mondial 4V, 288 GTO.
   Remedy:
   Dealers will replace the oil filters with a new style of oil filter
   having a Ferrari part number of 191993, free of charge. The
   manufacturer has reported that notification began Oct. 12, 2001.
   Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time
   should contact Ferrari at 1-201-816-2600.
   [NHTSA Recall No. 01E051]