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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V381000

2012 Ferrari California | 2012 Ferrari Ff | 2012 Ferrari 458 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Published June 11, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 7, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V381000, published June 11, 2018 and initiated June 7, 2018. Recalling firm: Ferrari North America, Inc.; 2012 Ferrari California | 2012 Ferrari Ff | 2012 Ferrari 458 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FERRARI
Model
CALIFORNIA
Manufacturer
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Lot
2012 FERRARI CALIFORNIA | 2012 FERRARI FF | 2012 FERRARI 458
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Ferrari California | 2012 Ferrari Ff | 2012 Ferrari 458 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V381000 on June 11, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FERRARI. Model: CALIFORNIA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)