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2011-2012 Ferrari 458 recall: engine and engine cooling

Ferrari North America Inc reported this safety recall on May 14, 2012. It covers about 74 vehicles.

vehicles affected
74
reported
May 14, 2012
owners notified
Jun 18, 2012

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Ferrari is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 458 italia and 2012 california vehicles because the crankshaft may fail due to incorrect machining.
Risk
If this failure occurs, the engine may seize, suddenly rendering the vehicle inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will offer vehicle owners the option of having their engine repaired or replaced, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 18, 2012. Owners may contact ferrari at 201‑816‑2600.

Recall number 12V211000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V211000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Ferrari 458 engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 12V211000, reported on May 14, 2012, covers about 74 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V211000?

Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will offer vehicle owners the option of having their engine repaired or replaced, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 18, 2012. Owners may contact ferrari at 201‑816‑2600.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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