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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can explode during a crash. The propellant inside can degrade over time after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes, and an inflator explosion can send metal fragments toward occupants, which may cause serious injury or death.
The remedy is free. Ferrari will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator. This recall supersedes recall 16V-341. Owners can also contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668 about recall 60A.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and schedule the repair with an authorized Ferrari dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ferrari 458 Italia | 20102011 |
|---|---|
| Ferrari California | 200920102011 |