Ferrari F355 Recall R/1998/049: Steering Column Shaft Clamp Bolt May Have Been Insufficiently Tightened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jun 1998
- Launched
- 102
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/049
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled F355 vehicles built between 1 January 1998 and 31 May 1998. Due to possible incorrect alignment of the splines it is possible that the steering column shaft clamp bolt may be insufficiently tightened. The dealer will check that column clamp bolt has been tightened to the specified torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to possible incorrect alignment of the splines it is possible that the steering column shaft clamp bolt may be insufficiently tightened.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN SHAFT CLAMP BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED Defect: Due to possible incorrect alignment of the splines it is possible that the steering column shaft clamp bolt may be insufficiently tightened. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and examine column shaft for correct alignment of the splines. Check that column clamp bolt has been tightened to the specified torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column shaft clamp bolt may have been insufficiently tightened.
The Fix
The dealer will check that column clamp bolt has been tightened to the specified torque.
Are You Affected?
F355 built between 1 January 1998 and 31 May 1998 may be included. Ferrari estimates 102 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/1998/049. 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 | |
| F355Possible damage to fuel tank during vehicle assembly could result in a fuel leak | Urgent | R/1998/048 | |
| F355Possible fuel leak | Urgent | R/1998/006 | |
| LA FerrariLoss of control | Urgent | R/2015/139 | |
| 360Hydraulic steering delivery pipe could cause slight leak | Urgent | R/2004/121 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/1998/048 on 18 Jun 1998, for possible damage to fuel tank during vehicle assembly could result in a fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/1998/072 on 21 Sep 1998, for possible fuel leak in engine compartment. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/049, launched 18 June 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.