Ferrari 360 Recall R/2004/166: Possibility That The Roll-over Fuel Shut Off Float Valves May Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Sep 2004
- Launched
- 273
- vehicles in the UK
- 42
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ferrari recalled 360 vehicles built between 1 September 2000 and 1 September 2002. A defect has been found within the roll-over fuel shut off valves located in the fuel tanks. The dealer will replace the roll-over valves with a modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A defect has been found within the roll-over fuel shut off valves located in the fuel tanks. This creates the possibility that the affected component may fracture allowing fuel vapour to be released with the potential for a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT THE ROLL-OVER FUEL SHUT OFF FLOAT VALVES MAY FRACTURE Defect: A defect has been found within the roll-over fuel shut off valves located in the fuel tanks. This creates the possibility that the affected component may fracture allowing fuel vapour to be released with the potential for a fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the roll-over valves replaced with a modified type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility that the roll-over fuel shut off float valves may fracture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the roll-over valves with a modified type.
Are You Affected?
360 built between 1 September 2000 and 1 September 2002 may be included. Ferrari estimates 273 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 42 or the DVSA reference R/2004/166. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2004/078 on 26 Jul 2004, for possible torque problem with the wheel fixing bolts. The one launched after it was R/2005/078 on 13 Jun 2005, for possible breakage of a front suspension fork. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/166, launched 16 September 2004. 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.