Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V175000 Reported May 9, 2003

Ferrari/oil leakage

Ferrari North America, Inc. · Power Train · 232 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V175000
Manufacturer Campaign
38
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
232
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 9, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the transmission oil lines to the oil cooler may not have been manufactured properly. the lines could become disconnected from the metal fitting and leak oil. if the lines leak oil, insufficient lubrication to the transmission could result. if this condition was to exist, the vehicle's transmission could become inoperative.

Safety Consequence

If the transmission became inoperative while the customer was driving, it could pose a potential safety risk to the driver as well as other vehicles and potentially result in damage to the vehicle or property, and a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the two existing transmission oil lines to the cooler with new lines which have a properly crimped metal fitting connector. owner notification began on june 4, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ferrari at 1-201-816-2651.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V175000 or campaign 38.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V175000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V175000?

NHTSA recall 03V175000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on May 9, 2003. It addresses: Ferrari/oil leakage. The recall affects approximately 232 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 03V175000 or the manufacturer campaign number 38. 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.