Recall 12V-211
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 2011 to 2012 Ferrari 458: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-211
- Reported
- May 14, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 74 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ferrari is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 458 italia and 2012 california vehicles because the crankshaft may fail due to incorrect machining.
The risk
If this failure occurs, the engine may seize, suddenly rendering the vehicle inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will offer vehicle owners the option of having their engine repaired or replaced, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 18, 2012. Owners may contact ferrari at [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ferrari's safety recall campaign number is 52.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ferrari 458 2011 to 2012