The Ferrari 328 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1986–1988. On average a defect was admitted 1.2 years after the car was built, the slowest took 3 years. The most recalled system is Suspension (1 campaigns).
What was recalled on the Ferrari 328
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Suspension 1 Read
What's wrong. Front lower suspension arm forks could deform after substantial impacts, such as in an accident
Risk. This could result in eventual collapse of the suspensionarm with impaired handling, which could result in an accident
Fix. Replace four front lower suspension arm forks with forks of a greater thickness
What's wrong. Front lower suspension arm forks could deform after substantial impacts, such as in an accident
Risk. This could result in eventual collapse of the suspensionarm with impaired handling, which could result in an accident
Fix. Replace four front lower suspension arm forks with forks of a greater thickness
What's wrong. Front lower suspension arm forks could deform after substantial impacts, such as in an accident
Risk. This could result in eventual collapse of the suspensionarm with impaired handling, which could result in an accident
Fix. Replace four front lower suspension arm forks with forks of a greater thickness
Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Read
What's wrong. Flexible rubber hose for return of fuel to right side fuel tank may chafe if positioned too close to metallic discharge connector of air conditioner compressor. Consequence of defect: fuel leakage could occur creating a fire potential
Fix. Reposition flexible fuel hose; replace if hose shows abrasion or damage
Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Read
What's wrong. The flexible oil hoses for the engine oil radiator could leak engine oil due to insufficient clamping of the metal connectors to flexible portion of oil hose. Consequence of defect: lack of lubrication could cause severe engine damage; oil leakage could result in an engine fire
Fix. Replace lower and upper hoses connecting engine oil radiator with improved hoses. Also, update oil pressure regulating valve assembly
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 1.2 years |
| Slowest campaign | 3 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | —% |
| Campaigns on record | 3 |
Which 328 years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Suspension | |
| 1987 | Suspension | |
| 1986 | Engine And Engine Cooling |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Ferrari 328 have?
3 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1986–1988. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my 328 still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 1.2 years, and the slowest campaign came 3 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.