Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V250000 Reported October 9, 1998

Ferrari/automatic seat belt

Q: What is recall 98V250000?

NHTSA recall 98V250000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on October 9, 1998. It addresses: Ferrari/automatic seat belt. The recall affects approximately 556 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Ferrari North America, Inc. · N/A · 556 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V250000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ferrari North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

556

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 9, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the automatic seat belt slider can become jammed when the slider tape separates from the take-up reel, illuminating the seat belt warning light. should such a condition occur, the belt must be positioned and fastened manually by connecting the belt to the fixed anchor point.

Safety Consequence

The occupant may not realize that the seat belt can be operated manually, and does not use the restraint system, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the complete passive restraint seat belt system.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V250000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V250000

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

What is recall 98V250000?

NHTSA recall 98V250000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on October 9, 1998. It addresses: Ferrari/automatic seat belt. The recall affects approximately 556 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V250000 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.