Ferrari California T recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

January 9, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ferrari North America, Inc. recalls 2014–2018 Ferrari — 14 models

Recall number

19V006000

Brand / firm

Ferrari

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 11,176 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

Ferrari North America (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2014 Ferrari California, 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 2014-2016 Ferrari FF, 2014-2017 Ferrari F12, 2015-2018 Ferrari California T, 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A, 2016 Ferrari F60 America, 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf, 2016-2018 Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 2017-2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso and 2018 GTC4Lusso T vehicles nationwide. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode 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, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 65.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.