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Ferrari Laferrari Recall 15V305: Headrests may not protect occupants in a crash

NHTSA campaign 15V305, reported May 22, 2015, 85 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2014-2015 LaFerrari vehicles built between May 15, 2014, and March 4, 2015, have L32 seats that may not meet federal head restraint standards. The affected seats are standard on the passenger side and optional on the driver side. In a crash, the headrests may not absorb the required amount of energy, which can increase the risk of injury.

Ferrari North America will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the headrests free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2015. Owners with questions can contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828 (Ferrari recall number 55).

If you own a 2014 or 2015 LaFerrari, check whether your vehicle is included in this recall by entering your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup site, and contact an authorized Ferrari dealer to schedule the free headrest replacement.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V305Ferrari North America, Inc.
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Problem
Ferrari North America, Inc. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 LaFerrari vehicles manufactured May 15, 2014, to March 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have L32 seats as standard equipment for the passenger seat and as optional equipment for the driver seat. In a crash, the headrests of L32 seats may not absorb the required amount of energy, and thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
Risk
Headrests that do not absorb the required amount of energy can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
FNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headrests, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 55.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ferrari Laferrari20142015