Ferrari GTO Recall R/1996/086: Security Of Seat Belt Mountings, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jun 1997
- Launched
- 54
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/086
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled GTO vehicles built between 1 January 1985 and 31 December 1985. The seat belt mountings may detach from the rear bulkhead in an accident situation. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of reinforcing plates at the belt mounting points on the rear bulkhead. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seat belt mountings may detach from the rear bulkhead in an accident situation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SECURITY OF SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS Defect: The seat belt mountings may detach from the rear bulkhead in an accident situation. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of reinforcing plates at the belt mounting points on the rear bulkhead.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: security of seat belt mountings.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of reinforcing plates at the belt mounting points on the rear bulkhead.
Are You Affected?
GTO built between 1 January 1985 and 31 December 1985 may be included. Ferrari estimates 54 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/1996/086. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, 488 GTB, 488 Pista and 4 moreA possible non- conformity of the air bag and the seat belt pretensioners electronic control unit | Urgent | R/2019/188 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/1996/041 on 23 Apr 1996, for possible loss of tyre pressure. The one launched after it was R/1998/006 on 27 Jan 1998, for possible fuel leak. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/086, launched 16 June 1997. 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.