Ferrari 360 Recall R/2000/018: The Air Bag Electrical Control Unit Fixation Screws May Be Of Insufficient Length, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Feb 2000
- Launched
- 115
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/018
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled 360 vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 1999. The screws retaining the Air Bag ECU may be of insufficient length to ensure long term reliability. The dealer will replace the fixing screws with ones of longer length. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The screws retaining the Air Bag ECU may be of insufficient length to ensure long term reliability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CONTROL UNIT FIXATION SCREWS MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH Defect: The screws retaining the Air Bag ECU may be of insufficient length to ensure long term reliability. Remedy: Replace the fixing screws with ones of longer length.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the air bag electrical control unit fixation screws may be of insufficient length.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fixing screws with ones of longer length.
Are You Affected?
360 built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 1999 may be included. Ferrari estimates 115 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/2000/018. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360Fuel vapour may leak | Urgent | R/2006/084 | |
| 360Possibility that the roll-over fuel shut off float valves may fracture | Urgent | R/2004/166 | |
| 360Hydraulic steering delivery pipe could cause slight leak | Urgent | R/2004/121 | |
| 208, 308, 328, 355 and 2 moreEngine oil filter may leak | Urgent | R/2001/098 | |
| 360Possibility that vehice may become unstable when braking under extreme conditions | Urgent | R/2000/025 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/1999/032 on 7 Jun 1999, for possibility that impact distortion to front suspension could result in subsequent failure. The one launched after it was R/2000/025 on 28 Feb 2000, for possibility that vehice may become unstable when braking under extreme conditions. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/018, launched 10 February 2000. 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.