Ferrari 550 Recall R/2001/148: Roadwheels May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 20 Nov 2001
- Launched
- 247
- vehicles in the UK
- 32
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled 550 vehicles built between 1 December 1996 and 30 June 1999. The bolt locating inserts fitted to the magnesium wheel rims may crack if excessive torque is applied to the retaining bolts. The dealer will replace the original wheel rims with aluminium ones that do not have inserts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolt locating inserts fitted to the magnesium wheel rims may crack if excessive torque is applied to the retaining bolts. This may result in the possible loosening of the affected bolts.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROADWHEELS MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: There is a possibility that the bolt locating inserts fitted to the magnesium wheel rims may crack if excessive torque is applied to the retaining bolts. This may result in the possible loosening of the affected bolts. Remedy: Replace the original wheel rims with aluminium ones that do not have inserts. Also fit new wheel bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the possible loosening of the affected bolts.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the original wheel rims with aluminium ones that do not have inserts.
Are You Affected?
550 built between 1 December 1996 and 30 June 1999 may be included. Ferrari estimates 247 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 32 or the DVSA reference R/2001/148. 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?.
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| 550Possible fuel leak in engine compartment | Urgent | R/1998/072 | |
| LA FerrariLoss of control | Urgent | R/2015/139 | |
| ScuderiaTyre tread may detach | Book soon | R/2009/079 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2001/098 on 23 Jul 2001, for engine oil filter may leak. The one launched after it was R/2003/070 on 23 Apr 2003, for possible fuel leak. You can also see every Ferrari recall and all recalls launched in 2001.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/148, launched 20 November 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.