Safety Recall NHTSA · 86V161000 Reported December 11, 1986

Engine cooling system:hoses

Ferrari North America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 550 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
86V161000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
550
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 11, 1986

Defect Summary

The flexible oil hoses for the engine oil radiator could leak engine oil due to insufficient clamping of the metal connectors to flexible portion of oil hose. consequence of defect: lack of lubrication could cause severe engine damage; oil leakage could result in an engine fire.

Corrective Action

Replace lower and upper hoses connecting engine oil radiator with improved hoses. also, update oil pressure regulating valve assembly.

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 86V161000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 86V161000

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

What is recall 86V161000?

NHTSA recall 86V161000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on December 11, 1986. It addresses: Engine cooling system:hoses. The recall affects approximately 550 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86V161000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.