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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V381📅 Jun 11, 2018

2012 Ferrari 458 & 2012 Ferrari California + 1 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 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. 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.

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
18V381000
Manufacturer recall #
61
Manufacturer
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,507
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 19, 2018
Built
Aug 30, 2011 – May 17, 2012
Recall started by
ODI
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 18V381 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 18V381?

2012 Ferrari 458 & 2012 Ferrari California + 1 more. 1,507 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.