Ferrari 328 recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Ferrari 328, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 5
Total Complaints 0
Years Covered 1986–1988

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Ferrari 328, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Engine and cooling

1 campaign · Years: 1986

These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 86V161000 · Engine and engine cooling: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Fuel and emissions

1 campaign · Years: 1986

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 86V162000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Steering and suspension

1 campaign · Years: 1986–1988

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
1988 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1987 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1986 3 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Suspension , Engine and engine cooling and Fuel system

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1988

  • Suspension: Lower arm: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Front lower suspension arm forks could deform after substantial impacts, such as in an accident.

1987

  • Suspension: Lower arm: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Front lower suspension arm forks could deform after substantial impacts, such as in an accident.

1986

  • Engine and engine cooling: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: The flexible oil hoses for the engine oil radiator could leak engine oil due to insufficient clamping of the metal connectors to flexible portion of oil hose. Consequence of defect: lack of lubrication could cause severe engine damage; oil leakage could result in an engine fire.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (86V162000) →
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    Summary: Flexible rubber hose for return of fuel to right side fuel tank may chafe if positioned too close to metallic discharge connector of air conditioner compressor. Consequence of defect: fuel leakage could occur creating a fire potential.
  • Suspension: Lower arm: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V111000) →
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    Summary: Front lower suspension arm forks could deform after substantial impacts, such as in an accident.

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