Canada2025 Ferrari 296 GTB and 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS vehicles are affected. The nut securing the oil filter to the turbocharger may not have been tightened properly, which can allow oil to leak onto hot engine components and create a fire risk. Ferrari advises not to drive the vehicle until repairs are completed; owners will be notified by mail and told to contact a dealer to arrange towing so the dealer can inspect and, if necessary, tighten the oil filter connection nut.
How to identify it
2025 Ferrari 296 GTB
2026 Ferrari 296 GTS
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the nut securing the oil filter to the turbocharger may not have been tightened properly. As a result, oil could leak onto hot components in the engine compartment.
Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire.
What to do
To reduce the safety risk, Ferrari advises not to drive your vehicle until the recall repairs are completed. Ferrari will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealer to arrange to have the vehicle towed to the dealership. The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the oil filter connection nut.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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