Ferrari/steering looseness
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the starter ring gear, which is attached to the clutch assembly with three mounting screws, could become separated from the clutch assembly. this possible failure could be caused by (1) the fracture of the starter ring gear itself at the mounting holes due to an incorrect positioning of the mounting holes, or (2) by the failure of the mounting screws. if either of these conditions would occur, the result would be fragments of the starter ring gear being thrown from the clutch area.
Safety Consequence
If these fragments came into contact with the vehicle's tire, a puncture could occur resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will (1) replace the starter ring gear mounting screws and measuring the starter ring gear mounting holes. the measurement of the starter ring gear will determine if the correct position of the mounting holes exists and if the position is incorrect, the starter ring gear will also be replaced; or (2) replace the starter ring gear with a new ring gear having the correctly positioned mounting holes and the replacement of the mounting screws.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ferrari North America, Inc. or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 00V340000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V340000?
NHTSA recall 00V340000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on October 24, 2000. It addresses: Ferrari/steering looseness. The recall affects approximately 568 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V340000 or the manufacturer campaign number 28. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.