NHTSA Recall 17V018000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V018000; Date: Jan. 10, 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ferrari 458; 2012 Ferrari California; 2012 Ferrari FF
Component: Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal
Manufactured by: Ferrari North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 837
Recall Summary:
Ferrari north America, inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2012 California, 458 italia, 458 spider, and ff vehicles sold, or ever registered, in alabama, California, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u. S. Virgin islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
How to Fix:
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. Ferrari sent an interim owner letter March 13, 2017, and a second letter will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari's number for this recall is 61.
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: Jan 23, 2018
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