Ref vin# [xxx], you will not find it in the u.s database (that 8th character "l" stands for latin america). good day nhtsa, i believe ferrari of italy has messed up again on their vin# and title naming conventions. i just started deportation my 2007 ferrari f430 back to europe, seems the ?american? specification car they titled and sold me in oct 2013 is actually a ?latin american? specification car. i just retired after 23 years from the u.s. army, i have multiple combat tours and i just got ripped off for $167,000. by an authorized ferrari ...
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ferrari f430. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle will downshift without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the clutch for his automatic/manual enabled vehicle failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 06v478000 (power train: manual transmission); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 16,100 and current mileage was 18,100.
The exhaust manifold has cracked, ferrari is aware of the problem. the defect that can cause cat induction, then engine failure (and should not be driven). ferrari is not willing to replace the manifolds. the manifolds were not fit for service and fail the implied warranty of merchantability. ferrari should replace or recall all 430 cars that have not been changed to second generation manifolds regardless of warranty status. 2005 to 2009 anything that could result in engine failure or render the car inoperable during operation, and is a ...
Overall the worst problem with Ferrari F430 relates to BODY problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific F430 years that are prone to issues with these components.