The 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fuel line leak where the fittings meet the flexible hose, which can allow fuel to escape near hot engine components and create a fire risk.
The magnesium wheels carry a separate concern: the threaded inserts that hold the wheel bolts in place can develop cracks, which reduces the clamping force holding each wheel to the hub. As the inserts weaken, the wheel can shift slightly under load, affecting handling and raising the risk of a crash. On the steering side, the power steering fluid can overheat and damage the internal seals in both the steering box and pump, causing the steering to stiffen noticeably and require more effort to turn, particularly at lower speeds or during tight maneuvers.
At a glance
What can fail
Power steering fluid can overheat, damaging the hydraulic seals in the steering box and pump, which makes steering stiff and hard to turn.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the power steering cooling coil, fluid tank, fluid line, pump, and steering box.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel supply and return lines may leak where the connection ferrule meets the flexible pipe, risking fuel leakage and fire.
What the fix does
Your dealer will install updated fuel lines to prevent leakage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The metal inserts in magnesium wheels can crack, reducing the grip holding the wheel in place. This may affect how the vehicle handles, though the wheel should stay attached.
What the fix does
The dealer replaces all four magnesium wheels with aluminum wheels.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The metal inserts in the magnesium wheels can crack over time.
What the fix does
All four magnesium wheels are replaced with aluminum wheels and new wheel bolts suitable for aluminum wheels.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
