NHTSA 12V211000 United States
Ferrari 458 recall: Engine And Engine Cooling
Official safety recall 12V211000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign12V211000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling
Report date2012-05-14
ManufacturerFERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 458 | 2011 | United States |
| Ferrari 458 | 2012 | United States |
The problem
FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 458 ITALIA AND 2012 CALIFORNIA VEHICLES BECAUSE THE CRANKSHAFT MAY FAIL DUE TO INCORRECT MACHINING.
IF THIS FAILURE OCCURS, THE ENGINE MAY SEIZE, SUDDENLY RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The official remedy
FERRARI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL OFFER VEHICLE OWNERS THE OPTION OF HAVING THEIR ENGINE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600.