2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2018-06-11
Description
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
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. 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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Posted on: 2018-06-11
Description
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
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.
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.