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

Ferrari North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 23, 2018. It covers about 1,870 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,870
reported
Mar 23, 2018
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 2009-2011 Ferrari California, and 2010-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles that have not 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.
Risk
An inflator explosion 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 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 60A. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V‑341.

Recall number 18V188000

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 18V188000

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

Yes. Recall 18V188000, reported on March 23, 2018, covers about 1,870 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V188000?

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 60A. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V‑341.

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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