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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V188📅 Mar 26, 2018

2009–2011 Ferrari California & 2010–2011 Ferrari 458 Italia recall: airbag

⚠️ What's 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 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60A. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-341.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V188000
Manufacturer recall #
60A
Manufacturer
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,870
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 30, 2017
Built
May 3, 2009 – Jul 29, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V188 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V188?

2009–2011 Ferrari California & 2010–2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. 1,870 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ferrari dealer to book the free repair.