Ferrari F355 Recall R/1998/006: Possible Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jan 1998
- Launched
- 326
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/006
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled F355 vehicles built between 1 August 1996 and 30 September 1997. An incorrectly positioned water hose retaining clamp may chafe on a fuel hose. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled to have the hose clamp repositioned with the clamp screw clear of the fuel hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrectly positioned water hose retaining clamp may chafe on a fuel hose. This can damage the hose and result in leakage of fuel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK Defect: An incorrectly positioned water hose retaining clamp may chafe on a fuel hose. This can damage the hose and result in leakage of fuel. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the hose clamp repositioned with the clamp screw clear of the fuel hose.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fuel leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled to have the hose clamp repositioned with the clamp screw clear of the fuel hose.
Are You Affected?
F355 built between 1 August 1996 and 30 September 1997 may be included. Ferrari estimates 326 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/1998/006. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F355Risk of fire | Urgent | R/2009/064 | |
| F355Steering column shaft clamp bolt may have been insufficiently tightened | Urgent | R/1998/049 | |
| F355Possible damage to fuel tank during vehicle assembly could result in a fuel leak | Urgent | R/1998/048 | |
| 296 GTB, 296 GTSAffected vehicles have a fuel tank connecting pipe that may come into contact with the HV Battery protective cover resulting in corrosion causing a hole inside the connecting pipe that may result in a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2023/158 | |
| CaliforniaRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2015/251 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/1996/086 on 16 Jun 1997, for security of seat belt mountings. The one launched after it was R/1998/005 on 3 Feb 1998, for possible fuel leakage. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/006, launched 27 January 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.