Potentially Burned, Ferrari Recalls More Than 400 Units 296 GTB

Ferrari 296 GTB. (Doc. Ferrari)

JAKARTA - A supercar company from Italy, Ferrari announced the withdrawal of 296 GTB and 425 GTS models.

The cause of the recall was due to the potential for fuel leakage in both models.

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated in its security withdrawal report that these cars have the potential to leak into fuel tank connecting pipes.

Ferrari found fuel tank connecting pipes from aluminum could accidentally come into contact with a high voltage battery protection cover made of glass fiber and inoks steel.

Thus, aluminum and steel can react chemically to form a corrosion of fuel tanks and their connecting pipes. The corrosion can cause leaks and can cause fires, as reported by the carscoops page, Jum'at, May 12.

The brand bearing the gagged horse logo will release a notification letter to the affected vehicle owners before July 7, directing car owners to immediately take them to the Ferrari dealers with repair scheduling.

The manufacturer also appealed to owners of 296 GTB and 296 hybrid GTS not to drive the two cars. Ferrari will fix the problem by replacing the existing fuel tank connecting pipe with a pipe covered with anti-corrossive rubber shield.

Ferrari noted that there were no incidents or accidents that resulted in injuries, injuries or casualties caused by the case.