Ferrari Mailing List: Ferrari to recall F430 Spiders

[Fellippe Galletta (fellippe.galletta]

WASHINGTON — Ferrari is recalling 1,950 of its 2005-'07 F430 Spider cars. A
defect involving the hydraulic hoses for the convertible top could cause
smoke and fire in the engine compartment, rendering the vehicle inoperable,
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.



The hoses are located inside the engine compartment. "The heat from the
engine may cause hairline cracks to form in the hoses, which may result in
fluid leakage from the convertible top hydraulic system," said NHTSA in its
recall summary of the problem. "This leakage in turn, will cause the
convertible top warning light to illuminate and if not remedied, could
ultimately leak fluid into the engine compartment causing smoke and a fire,
rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash."

The recall is expected to begin sometime in February. Ferrari dealers will
install protective heat shields over the convertible top hydraulic lines to
insulate them from the heat of the engine compartment. Owners can contact
Ferrari at (201) 816-2600.