Ferrari 458 Italia recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

March 23, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ferrari North America, Inc. recalls 2009–2011 Ferrari 458 Italia, California

Recall number

18V188000

Brand / firm

Ferrari

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,870 units

Why it was recalled

An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What was recalled

Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California, and 2010-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles that have not had their passenger frontal air bag replaced. These passenger frontal air bag modules have air bag inflators that may explode in the event of a crash due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do

Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60A. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-341.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.