Ferrari Scaglietti Recall R/2008/085: Clutch May Malfunction Preventing The Selection Of Any Gear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 May 2008
- Launched
- 183
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/085
- DVSA reference
Ferrari recalled Scaglietti vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2007. It has been established that under exceptional and repeated high temperature conditions the clutch sensor may malfunction. The dealer will replace the clutch sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that under exceptional and repeated high temperature conditions the clutch sensor may malfunction. Such a malfunction may inhibit the correct operation of the clutch preventing the selection of any gear or prevent engine ignition.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CLUTCH MAY MALFUNCTION PREVENTING THE SELECTION OF ANY GEAR Defect: It has been established that under exceptional and repeated high temperature conditions the clutch sensor may malfunction. Such a malfunction may inhibit the correct operation of the clutch preventing the selection of any gear or prevent engine ignition. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the clutch sensor replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: clutch may malfunction preventing the selection of any gear.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the clutch sensor.
Are You Affected?
Scaglietti built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2007 may be included. Ferrari estimates 183 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/2008/085. 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
No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.
This is one of 48 Ferrari recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ferrari recall launched before it was R/2006/210 on 5 Dec 2006, for brake/clutch fluid may leak. The one launched after it was R/2009/079 on 23 Sep 2009, for tyre tread may detach. You can also see every Ferrari recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/085, launched 12 May 2008. 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.