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Ferrari California Recall 18V381: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, spraying metal fragments

NHTSA campaign 18V381, reported June 7, 2018, 1,507 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes. In a crash, the inflator may explode, sending metal fragments toward occupants and risking serious injury or death.

Ferrari will replace the passenger frontal airbag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator. The repair is free and will be performed by authorized dealers. Owners will be notified by Ferrari, but you can also contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668 (Ferrari recall number 61). This recall supersedes recall 17V-018.

Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA website or with your dealer, and do not wait for a notice to arrive before scheduling the free repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V381Ferrari North America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
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.
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. 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.
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 4582012
Ferrari California2012
Ferrari FF2012