Ferrari 355 Recall R/1998/005: Possible Fuel Leakage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Feb 1998
- Launched
- 318
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/005
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled 355 vehicles built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1997. The fuel line retaining nuts may split after tightening if the recommended torque has been exceeded. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel lines. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel line retaining nuts may split after tightening if the recommended torque has been exceeded. This can cause leakage of fuel with an attendant risk of fire. This campaign augments recall R1997/55 but applies only to cars built after the launch of that campaign.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE Defect: The fuel line retaining nuts may split after tightening if the recommended torque has been exceeded. This can cause leakage of fuel with an attendant risk of fire. This campaign augments recall R1997/55 but applies only to cars built after the launch of that campaign. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel lines.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause leakage of fuel with an attendant risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel lines.
Are You Affected?
355 built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1997 may be included. Ferrari estimates 318 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/1998/005. 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 | |
| 355Throttle pedal linkage may break | Low | R/1998/075 | |
| 296 GTSChecking correct tightening of engine turbocharger lubrication system delivery pipes | Urgent | R/2025/458 | |
| PurosangueInstallation of a spacer between the positive pole of the power supply fuse box and passenger-side footrest bracket | Urgent | R/2025/445 | |
| SF90 Spider, SF90 StradaleAffected vehicles have turbocharger oil delivery pipes that may leak oil due to non-conformity with a risk of fire | Urgent | R/2023/306 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/1998/006 on 27 Jan 1998, for possible fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/1998/048 on 18 Jun 1998, for possible damage to fuel tank during vehicle assembly could result in a fuel leak. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/005, launched 3 February 1998. 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.