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2009-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia and Ferrari California recall: inflator module

Ferrari North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 23, 2016. It covers about 2,826 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,826
reported
May 23, 2016
owners notified
Oct 30, 2017
related complaints
4

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ferrari California vehicles manufactured February 16, 2009, to July 8, 2011, and model year 2010-2011 458 Italia vehicles manufactured March 5, 2010, to July 29, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 201‑816‑2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60.

Recall number 16V341000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 16V341000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia and Ferrari California inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V341000, reported on May 23, 2016, covers about 2,826 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V341000?

Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 201‑816‑2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60.

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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