Ferrari 355 Recall R/1998/075: Throttle Pedal Linkage May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Sep 1998
- Launched
- 107
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/075
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled 355 vehicles built between 1 July 1997 and 31 January 1998. The pivot pin that connects the throttle pedal to the operating linkage may break due to incorrect heat treatment of the pin. The dealer will replace the parts concerned with quality assured units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The pivot pin that connects the throttle pedal to the operating linkage may break due to incorrect heat treatment of the pin. This may cause a loss of throttle control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THROTTLE PEDAL LINKAGE MAY BREAK Defect: The pivot pin that connects the throttle pedal to the operating linkage may break due to incorrect heat treatment of the pin. This may cause a loss of throttle control. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the parts concerned with quality assured units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of throttle control.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the parts concerned with quality assured units.
Are You Affected?
355 built between 1 July 1997 and 31 January 1998 may be included. Ferrari estimates 107 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/1998/075. 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 | |
| 355Possible fuel leakage | Urgent | R/1998/005 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/1998/072 on 21 Sep 1998, for possible fuel leak in engine compartment. The one launched after it was R/1999/032 on 7 Jun 1999, for possibility that impact distortion to front suspension could result in subsequent failure. You can also see every Ferrari recall and all recalls launched in 1998.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/075, launched 30 September 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.