Ferrari / Bentley recalls
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Ferrari / Bentley recalls
Ferrari 612 recall
Bentley Continental recall
(Courtesy of Autoblog)
If you are lucky enough to be driving a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, you probably have the company's automated manual F1 gearbox helping you swap the cogs. With its faster-than-Schumacher shifts, the F1 tranny can make just about anyone feel like a pro. Unfortunately, it can also leave you stranded if heat build-up triggers the clutch sensor. Thus, Ferrari has instituted an official recall of all 612 Scagliettis that could be affected by this finnicky F1 gearbox. Altogether, 366 of the vehicles are being recalled to replace this sensor as well as a related cable holder and magnet that might cause difficult shifting or even complete inoperation. Only model year 2005-2007 612s are affected. If you have one of these in your garage, then you will probably be hearing from your dealer shortly. You can check out the official recall notice from the NHTSA after the jump.
The fact that there's 13,000 Bentley Continentals out there takes us a little by surprise. The last time Bentley issued a recall, fewer than 600 cars were involved. We know the Continental has been hugely popular for Bentley, but with those types of numbers, it must be one of the most popular Bentley vehicles ever. Unfortunately, owners of 2004-2008 Continental GT, GT Speed, Flying Spur, and GTC should pay the dealer a visit for a recall campaign. Road salt can potentially eat through the fuel filter housing, allowing fuel spray, and potentially leading to fire. Fail to heed the warnings, and you should at least consider packing the glovebox with marshmallows to roast once the inferno breaks out.
Meh...Ferrari does campaigns ALL the time.
It sucks because for some reason, Ferrari owners couldn't care less and don't bother going in to the service department until something happens to their car. Then when they find out the warranty is void because they waited too long they throw a hissy fit.
Go figure.
It sucks because for some reason, Ferrari owners couldn't care less and don't bother going in to the service department until something happens to their car. Then when they find out the warranty is void because they waited too long they throw a hissy fit.
Go figure.
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Those that can afford a Ferrari can certainly keep up with the maintenances. Those major 15k/30k services are sure expensive (timing belt is recommended at 15k), but pale in comparison to other factors in cost of ownership. Ferraris are race-bred vehicles and therefore deserve a similar level of maintenance... owners should know exactly what they're getting into because that is why to buy one.
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