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Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Junior Member
Username: Chris_n_chicago
Post Number: 58
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 3:24 pm: | |
There's a list of 348 service campaigns in the Forza 348 buyer's guide. You can also just call your friendly neighborhood Ferrari dealer, they have all the campaigns or recall documentation, I'm sure. |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1576
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 1:44 pm: | |
Safety recalls are supposed to be carried out any time for the life of the vehicle. We did some on some GM cars that had been recalled 10 years earlier. |
Stanley DiGuiseppi (Standig)
New member
Username: Standig
Post Number: 31
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 10:55 am: | |
Does anyone know how to find recalls?
Does Ferrari keep track of what recalls are done or not done? |
Bak-a-lack-a Bak-a-lacka-lacka ! (Chris_n_chicago)
Junior Member
Username: Chris_n_chicago
Post Number: 56
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, July 13, 2002 - 7:15 pm: | |
There was a safety recall on my 348 Spyder's belts the dealer fixed for free. If the original owner never did the campaign or recall - this could be a problem for you. |
Danny R. West (Dan_west348ts)
Junior Member
Username: Dan_west348ts
Post Number: 212
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 13, 2002 - 1:36 pm: | |
I have had numerous problems with my motorized belt on both sides of my 348. Usually, its when the connector becomes loose under the seat. I disconnect and reconnect it and the problem becomes solved.
Also, there are two door switches. One controls the seat belt. There are times when I use my finger to push and release the switches rapidely. I think the switches are not sealed and become dirty.
Dan |
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member
Username: Benjet
Post Number: 681
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 8:53 pm: | |
ok so folks did tell me that to shut me up. Nice to know. Thanks. |
Chris Tanner (Ctanner)
New member
Username: Ctanner
Post Number: 20
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 3:05 pm: | |
Ben,
My friend was dealing with Ferrari of Los Gatos. He thought FNA would take care of it for free also. FLG said that FNA may give the belt hardware for free out of the goodness of their hearts, but free belts were not a guarantee. Labor cost was the car owners responsibility. |
Noelrp (Noelrp)
New member
Username: Noelrp
Post Number: 42
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 12:32 pm: | |
There's a way to disable the motor from engaging. Disconnect the seatbelt light switch from the seat (follow the 2 wires that lead to the seat) and the motor will stop working.
Remember to always wear your seatbelt when driving. |
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member
Username: Benjet
Post Number: 676
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 10:45 am: | |
They are supposed to reapir them for next to nothing. My local dealers will repair the TR seatbelts for the price of (IIRC) 5 hours labor per side ONLY. The $2-3k parts kits is free. It's a safety issue folks. There is some federal law that the MFG (FNA?) is resposible for full functioning of all safety devices in cars that are still roadworthy. Can anyone quote the section? Not that I've had any problem with mine, but that what I've been told by the dealers.
Or is this just some rumor they told me to get me to stop asking questions about them?
-Ben
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Chris Tanner (Ctanner)
New member
Username: Ctanner
Post Number: 19
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 12:47 am: | |
A friend of mine has an 89 Testarossa, with poorly operating seat belts. The local Ferrari dealer quoted $3K in parts and $2750 in labor to fix both belts. |
Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
Junior Member
Username: Hardtop
Post Number: 172
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 5:31 pm: | |
Motor mouse seatbelts were just about the dumbest thing our government ever required. They almost kept me from buying a 348 and I don't miss them now that the car and belts are gone. Sooner or later, they die in just about every 348 from what I understand. Since they were a US market item only, Ferrari clearly didn't give them much thought. If you plan to keep the car, I'd get 355 belts if you can. Even if you fix the 348, they are bound to fil again.
Dave |
David Albright (Dalbright)
Member
Username: Dalbright
Post Number: 357
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 3:14 pm: | |
Frank, when I was looking for a 348, I found one at Fox Valley (about 2 years ago) and had it inspected by an authorized F-dealership (can't remember which one). Anyhow, they said the motorized belt on the driver side was not functioning and that it would be about $3k. |
Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Member
Username: Parkerfe
Post Number: 992
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 2:35 pm: | |
You can replace the motorized belts with non-motorized belts from an older 348 or newer 355. |
Joseph Caretti (Pino)
New member
Username: Pino
Post Number: 44
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 2:19 pm: | |
Lou, tear the whole system out, put in a set of OMP racing seats and harnesses and be done with it. Just kidding, your red leather is too pretty to warrant that. Look on the bright side, at least you can stare at a beautiful steering wheel instead of an airbag-equipped one. |
Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Member
Username: Parkerfe
Post Number: 987
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 8:34 am: | |
David, where did you hear that ? You can buy the whole sytem from TRutlands including belts, tracks and ECUs for less than 1/2 of $3k. |
David Albright (Dalbright)
Member
Username: Dalbright
Post Number: 355
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 8:25 am: | |
Lou, sorry to hear you're having problems. I have had 0 problems on mine. Maybe I got lucky as I know many 348's had this problem. From what I understand, this could cost as much as $3k to fix one of the seat belts. Good luck. Wish I had more to offer. |
Lou Papaleo (Papaleo1)
New member
Username: Papaleo1
Post Number: 6
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 7:15 am: | |
Does everyone hate these damn things as much
as I do? Mine work on alternating days. I reverted
to using the stationary post but the whole system
stinks.
Are they difficult to repair? Anyone retrofit
to newer 355 belts? Please help - I HATE these
damn things! |