Ferrari 512 Recall R/1996/041: Possible Loss Of Tyre Pressure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 23 Apr 1996
- Launched
- 27
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/041
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled 512 vehicles built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1995. The bolts securing the components of the multi piece wheel rim may loosen slightly. The dealer will replace the wheel rims with quality assured examples secured by bolts treated with locking compound. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts securing the components of the multi piece wheel rim may loosen slightly. This can result in loss of tyre pressure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE Defect: The bolts securing the components of the multi piece wheel rim may loosen slightly. This can result in loss of tyre pressure. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the wheel rims with quality assured examples secured by bolts treated with locking compound.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of tyre pressure.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the wheel rims with quality assured examples secured by bolts treated with locking compound.
Are You Affected?
512 built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1995 may be included. Ferrari estimates 27 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ferrari, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ferrari.
- Book with any franchised Ferrari dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/041. See how to get a Ferrari recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208, 308, 328, 355 and 2 moreEngine oil filter may leak | Urgent | R/2001/098 | |
| LA FerrariLoss of control | Urgent | R/2015/139 | |
| ScuderiaTyre tread may detach | Book soon | R/2009/079 | |
| Challenge StradalePossible torque problem with the wheel fixing bolts | Book soon | R/2004/078 | |
| 456GT, 456GTAPossible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2003/070 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/1992/031 on 10 Jul 1992, for possible leakage from flexible fuel piping. The one launched after it was R/1996/086 on 16 Jun 1997, for security of seat belt mountings. You can also see every Ferrari recall and all recalls launched in 1996.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/041, launched 23 April 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.