NHTSA Recall 14V487000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V487000; Date: Aug. 7, 2014
In the event an individual is trapped in the trunk and the latch system does not release the trunk lid, it increases the risk of personal injury or possibly death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Ferrari 458; 2011 Ferrari 458; 2012 Ferrari 458; 2013 Ferrari 458; 2014 Ferrari 458
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:lock
Manufactured by: Ferrari North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,082
Recall Summary:
Ferrari north America, inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 f458 italia and f458 spider vehicles manufactured March 5, 2010, to may 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the secondary latch for the front trunk storage compartment may not release when the vehicle is stationary. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 401, "interior trunk release. "
How to Fix:
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will modify the existing front trunk latch system with a new component that will meet requirements, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 54.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 23, 2014
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