2001 Ferrari 360 Modena, 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE GROUND STRAP WAS MANUFACTURED…
NHTSA campaign 02V091000 · Electrical System · filed Mar 21, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE GROUND STRAP WAS MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPROPER "CRIMPING" OF THE GROUND STRAP CONNECTORS TO THE BRAIDED GROUND STRAP, THE ENGINE GROUND STRAP MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER ELECTRICAL GROUND BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE CHASSIS.
The risk
IF THE STRAP FAILS TO PROVIDE THE PROPER GROUND TO THE CHASSIS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL SEEK A GROUND AT THE IGNITION COIL. THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION COIL GROUND CABLE COULD OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP. IF THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE EXISTING ENGINE GROUND STRAP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STRAP WITH A NEW ONE WHICH HAS THE PROPER CONNECTOR CRIMPING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 360 Modena | 2001 |
| Ferrari | 360 Spider | 2001 |
Related recalls
More Ferrari 360 Modena recalls
- 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN OIL LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC STEERING…
- 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena and 1 other model — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
- 1999–2000 Ferrari 360 Modena and 1 other model — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
- 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena and 1 other model — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
- 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena and 1 other model — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
Other campaigns involving Ferrari vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V091000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.