- Ferrari is recalling a handful of 2025 296 GTB and GTS supercars.
- A loose nut could cause an oil leak and possibly start a fire.
- Owners were told not to drive until inspections are completed.
Ferrari might be in a class of their own, but they’re not immune from recalls and do not drive orders. That’s clear today as the automaker has launched a campaign involving six high-end sports cars.
This includes two 296 GTS’ as well as four 296 GTBs from the 2025 model year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a loose nut could cause an oil leak, which increases the risk of a fire.
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The problem has been traced back to “incorrect tightening of the nut securing the oil filter connection on the turbocharger oil feed pipes.” This is being blamed on a semi-automatic workstation, used by a supplier, which may have applied the incorrect torque for the nut.
Ferrari first became aware of the issue earlier this month when they discovered problems with two 296 Speciales that hadn’t been delivered to customers yet. This sparked an investigation, which eventually found the workstation problem and cleared other 296 Speciales from being impacted.
The automaker hasn’t received any warranty claims related to the issue and isn’t aware of any injuries or accidents. However, they decided to conduct a recall and issue a do not drive order.
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As part of the campaign, dealership techs will inspect vehicles and verify the tightness of the nut in question. If it’s loose, they’ll tighten the nut to the proper amount.
Owner notifications are scheduled to go out in mid-December, which seems a little late for an issue involving a do not drive order. On the bright side, this is a small recall that only affects a handful of owners.
