Ferrari recalls 296 GTB and 296 GTS hybrid models over potential fuel leak

  • Ferrari has recalled 425 units of the 296 GTB and 296 GTS hybrid models over potential fuel leak.
Ferrari has recalled 425 units of the 296 GTB and 296 GTS hybrid models over potential fuel leak.
Ferrari has recalled 425 units of the 296 GTB and 296 GTS hybrid models over potential fuel leak.

Ferrari has recalled the 296 GTB and 296 GTS hybrid models over a potential fuel leak issue. A total of 425 units of the car have been recalled. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has stated in its safety recall report that these cars could have a potential leak in the fuel tank connecting pipe. The automaker has instructed the owners of the 296 GTB and 296 GTS hybrid not to drive their vehicles.

The Italian supercar manufacturer has discovered that the aluminium fuel tank connecting pipe might unintentionally contact the high-voltage battery protection cover that is made of glass fibre and inox steel. As the automaker has stated, the aluminium and the steel can chemically react, forming corrosion in the fuel tank and its connecting pipe. This leak in the fuel tank and its connecting pipe could result in a fire, which propelled the automaker to recall the affected sportscars.

Also check these Cars

Find more Cars
Ferrari Purosanguesuv (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
Engine Icon6496 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 3 - 3.35 Cr
View Details
Ferrari 812 (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon6496.0 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 5.20 Cr
Compare
Ferrari Roma (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon3855.0 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 3.76 Cr
Compare
View Offers
Ferrari Portofino Facelift (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
Engine Icon3855 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 3.80 - 3.90 Cr
View Details
Ferrari Portofino (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon3855.0 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 3.50 Cr
Compare
View Offers
Ferrari F8 Tributo (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon3902.0 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 4.02 Cr
Compare
View Offers

Also Read : US urges recall of 67 million airbags in spiralling safety mess: Report

The automaker will fix the issue by replacing the current fuel tank connecting pipe with one wearing an anti-corrosive rubber protective sleeve. The car brand said it would inspect and fix the issue in the affected vehicles for free. The company will reportedly send a notice letter to the affected vehicle owners on or before July 7, instructing the owners of the affected vehicles to contact their Ferrari dealers to schedule the repair and request them not to use their vehicles. However, Ferrari claims to have not received any reports of accidents, injuries, fuel leaks or deaths to the potential issue.

The NHTSA document revealed that the automaker first learned about the potential issue on April 12 during a pre-delivery inspection in China. It discovered corrosion and a fuel leak in the car. This led to an internal investigation, through which the automaker learned about a design flaw that allowed unintended contact between the fuel pipe and the protection cover of the tank.

First Published Date: 14 May 2023, 09:39 AM IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers on

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Choose city

Want to get the best price for your existing car?

Powered by: Spinny Logo
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy

Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city
Couldn't verify the OTP.
It's either expired or it's incorrect.