Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V026000 Reported February 2, 1998

Ferrari/wheel bolts

Ferrari North America, Inc. · Wheels · 48 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V026000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
48
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 2, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with wheel bolts, part number 146989. the wheel bolts were not properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

This condition was cause wheel rim vibration increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the wheel bolts with new wheel bolts that have been permanently treated with an anti-seizing material.

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 98V026000 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 98V026000

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

What is recall 98V026000?

NHTSA recall 98V026000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on February 2, 1998. It addresses: Ferrari/wheel bolts. The recall affects approximately 48 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V026000 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.