Ferrari 456GT, 456GTA, 550 Recall R/2003/071: Possible Leak From Gearbox Oil Radiator Pipes, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Apr 2003
- Launched
- 76
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/071
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled 456GT, 456GTA, 550 vehicles. The gearbox oil radiator return and delivery pipes may leak due to an error in the manufacturing process. The dealer will fit quality assured oil radiator return and delivery pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The gearbox oil radiator return and delivery pipes may leak due to an error in the manufacturing process. This could impair the operation and reliability of the gearbox.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LEAK FROM GEARBOX OIL RADIATOR PIPES. Defect: The gearbox oil radiator return and delivery pipes may leak due to an error in the manufacturing process. This could impair the operation and reliability of the gearbox. Remedy: Fit quality assured oil radiator return and delivery pipes.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible leak from gearbox oil radiator pipes.
The Fix
The dealer will fit quality assured oil radiator return and delivery pipes.
Are You Affected?
456GT, 456GTA, 550 may be included. Ferrari estimates 76 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/2003/071. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550Seat runner locks may not engage simultaneously | Low | R/2003/118 | |
| 456GT, 456GTAPossible fuel leak | Urgent | R/2003/070 | |
| 550Roadwheels may become loose | Book soon | R/2001/148 | |
| 550Possible fuel leak in engine compartment | Urgent | R/1998/072 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2003/070 on 23 Apr 2003, for possible fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2003/118 on 14 Jul 2003, for seat runner locks may not engage simultaneously. You can also see every Ferrari recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/071, launched 23 April 2003. 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.