Ferrari North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V381000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V381000 by Ferrari North America, Inc.. Affecting 2012 ferrari california, 458 italia, 458 spider, and ff vehicles that have not already had their passenger frontal air bag replaced Includes 1,507 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012 ferrari california, 458 italia, 458 spider, and ff vehicles that have not already had their passenger frontal air bag replaced

Defect Summary

Ferrari north america, inc. (ferrari) is recalling certain 2012 ferrari california, 458 italia, 458 spider, and ff vehicles that have not already 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.

Corrective Action

Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2018. Owners may contact ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. ferrari's number for this recall is 61. note: this recall supersedes recall 17v-018.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V381000
Report Received Date: 2018-06-07T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,507

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 61
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ferrari north america, inc. (ferrari) is recalling certain 2012 ferrari california, 458 italia, 458 spider, and ff vehicles that have not already 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.
Consequence Summary: An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2018. Owners may contact ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. ferrari's number for this recall is 61. note: this recall supersedes recall 17v-018.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.2

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 18V381000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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