Ferrari 458 (2012) – 18V381000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

FERRARI

Model Of Vehicle

458

Year

2012

Recall Campaign Number

18V381000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Effect Of Defect

An Inflator Explosion May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ferrari North America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20110714

End Of Manufacture

20120518

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1507

Date Owners Notified

20180719

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Ferrari North America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20180607

Make Campaign Number

61

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard