Ferrari 208, 328 Recall R/1999/032: Possibility That Impact Distortion To Front Suspension Could Result In Subsequent Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 7 Jun 1999
- Launched
- 282
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1999/032
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled 208, 328 vehicles built between 1 January 1986 and 31 December 1988. The lower front suspension arm mounting forks could deform after a substantial impact (for example after an accident) and should this condition remain unnoticed the eventual result could be the failure of the forks resulting in the collapse of the front suspension. The dealer will fit an uprated stronger mounting fork. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower front suspension arm mounting forks could deform after a substantial impact (for example after an accident) and should this condition remain unnoticed the eventual result could be the failure of the forks resulting in the collapse of the front suspension.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT IMPACT DISTORTION TO FRONT SUSPENSION COULD RESULT IN SUBSEQUENT FAILURE Defect: The lower front suspension arm mounting forks could deform after a substantial impact (for example after an accident) and should this condition remain unnoticed the eventual result could be the failure of the forks resulting in the collapse of the front suspension. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit an uprated stronger mounting fork.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the collapse of the front suspension.
The Fix
The dealer will fit an uprated stronger mounting fork.
Are You Affected?
208, 328 built between 1 January 1986 and 31 December 1988 may be included. Ferrari estimates 282 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/1999/032. 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 | |
| F40Possible breakage of a front suspension fork | Book soon | R/2005/078 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/1998/075 on 30 Sep 1998, for throttle pedal linkage may break. The one launched after it was R/2000/018 on 10 Feb 2000, for the air bag electrical control unit fixation screws may be of insufficient length. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 1999 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1999/032, launched 7 June 1999. 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.