Ferrari F430 Recall R/2006/210: Brake/clutch Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 91
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/210
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled F430 vehicles. The clutch master cylinder inlet union might fail causing a loss of clutch/brake fluid and possible gear selection problems. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the clutch master cylinder inlet union with one that conforms to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clutch master cylinder inlet union might fail causing a loss of clutch/brake fluid and possible gear selection problems.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: There is a possibility that the clutch master cylinder inlet union might fail causing a loss of clutch/brake fluid and possible gear selection problems. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the clutch master cylinder inlet union with one that conforms to specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of clutch/brake fluid and possible gear selection problems.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the clutch master cylinder inlet union with one that conforms to specification.
Are You Affected?
F430 may be included. Ferrari estimates 91 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/2006/210. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, 458 Spider and 28 moreThe cap of the brake oil reservoir may not be able to ensure proper ventilation to maintain the atmospheric pressure inside the reservoir | Urgent | R/2022/066 | |
| 488 GTB, 488 SpiderDash warning light may fail to warn driver when brake discs are worn and cause damage to discs | Urgent | R/2018/080 | |
| 360Possibility that vehice may become unstable when braking under extreme conditions | Urgent | R/2000/025 |
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2006/084 on 17 Apr 2006, for fuel vapour may leak. The one launched after it was R/2008/085 on 12 May 2008, for clutch may malfunction preventing the selection of any gear. You can also see every Ferrari recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/210, launched 5 December 2006. 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.