Ferrari 208, 308, 328 And 3 More Recall R/2001/098: Engine Oil Filter May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jul 2001
- Launched
- 1,986
- vehicles in the UK
- 34
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled 208, 308, 328 and 3 more vehicles built between 1 January 1967 and 31 December 1989. Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant O ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk. The dealer will fit a new type oil filter: Part No. 191993. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant O ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY LEAK Defect: Incorrect tightening of the engine oil filter coupled with a less compliant O ring design could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a new type oil filter - Part No. 191993
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a serious oil leak and subsequent fire risk.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a new type oil filter: Part No. 191993.
Are You Affected?
208, 308, 328 and 3 more built between 1 January 1967 and 31 December 1989 may be included. Ferrari estimates 1,986 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 campaign code 34 or the DVSA reference R/2001/098. 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 | |
| 360Possibility that vehice may become unstable when braking under extreme conditions | Urgent | R/2000/025 | |
| 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/2000/025 on 28 Feb 2000, for possibility that vehice may become unstable when braking under extreme conditions. The one launched after it was R/2001/148 on 20 Nov 2001, for roadwheels may become loose. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/098, launched 23 July 2001. 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.