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Ferrari F430 I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 5 versions affected: 1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
F430 Berlinetta V8 4.3 manuellePetrol · 490 hp F430 Berlinetta V8 4.3 F1Petrol · 490 hp 430 Scuderia V8 4.3 F1Petrol · 510 hp Scuderia Spider 16MPetrol · 510 hp	No documented recall
F430 Spider V8 4.3 F1Petrol · 490 hp	Spider: convertible hydraulic hoses and fire risk

Each campaign in detail

Spider: convertible hydraulic hoses and fire risk
Manufacturer recall
NHTSA recall 09V-048 covers about 1,950 F430 Spiders of model years 2005 to 2007: engine heat can crack the convertible hydraulic hoses, and the leak can, if not repaired, reach the engine bay and cause smoke and fire. The remedy is free fitting of heat shields. Petrolicious reports the same recall for Spiders built up to 2007 and notes that it did not cover all countries.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
F430 Spider V8 4.3 F1
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel 09V-048, durites hydrauliques de capote Ferrari F430 Spider — NHTSA (new tab)
- Ferrari F430 Buying Guide — Petrolicious (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Jaguar F-Type I	1	3	4.5/5
Chevrolet Corvette C7	1	4	3.5/5
Alfa Romeo 4C I	0	2	4.5/5
Jaguar XK II	0	2	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ferrari F430 I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Ferrari F430 I: Spider: convertible hydraulic hoses and fire risk.

Which versions of the Ferrari F430 I are affected?

Affected versions: F430 Spider V8 4.3 F1 (1). No documented recall for: F430 Berlinetta V8 4.3 manuelle, F430 Berlinetta V8 4.3 F1, 430 Scuderia V8 4.3 F1, Scuderia Spider 16M.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Ferrari F430 I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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