Recall 18V-188
Ferrari North America, Inc. recalled the 2010 to 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-188
- Reported
- March 23, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,870 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60A. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-341.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ferrari 458 Italia 2010 to 2011
- Ferrari California 2009 to 2011