Ferrari 360 Recall R/2000/025: Possibility That Vehice May Become Unstable When Braking Under Extreme Conditions, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Feb 2000
- Launched
- 125
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/025
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled 360 vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 31 January 2000. The anti-lock braking system electronic control under certain heavy braking conditions may fail resulting in the braking action being biased to the rear wheels which may cause instability. The dealer will replace software in anti-lock braking system electronic control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The anti-lock braking system electronic control under certain heavy braking conditions may fail resulting in the braking action being biased to the rear wheels which may cause instability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE WHEN BRAKING UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS Defect: The anti-lock braking system electronic control under certain heavy braking conditions may fail resulting in the braking action being biased to the rear wheels which may cause instability. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace software in anti-lock braking system electronic control unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the braking action being biased to the rear wheels which may cause instability.
The Fix
The dealer will replace software in anti-lock braking system electronic control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
360 built between 1 January 1999 and 31 January 2000 may be included. Ferrari estimates 125 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/2000/025. 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 | |
| 360The air bag electrical control unit fixation screws may be of insufficient length | Urgent | R/2000/018 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2000/018 on 10 Feb 2000, for the air bag electrical control unit fixation screws may be of insufficient length. The one launched after it was R/2001/098 on 23 Jul 2001, for engine oil filter may leak. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/025, launched 28 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.