| Subject: | Fuel loss from filler neck |
| Components covered: |
- Tank assembly filler pipe and cap
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| Investigations Summary: |
NHTSA's office of defects investigation (odi) has received two complaints and verified a third allegation in a public forum alleging fuel loss from the subject vehicle originating from the fuel fill location while in motion. The model year (my) 2010 – 2015 Ferrari 458 (subject vehicle) has two built-in systems that are designed to prevent fuel loss: the capless fuel filler and the anti-spit back valve. Damage to the capless fuel filler was noted in all three incidents. Failure of the capless fuel fill neck and/or the anti-spit back valve to seal the fuel system may allow fuel loss from the vehicle during left-turn maneuvers. Fuel loss amounts may vary based on the lateral load exerted during these maneuvers and the level of fuel in the system. Odi is opening this preliminary investigation to characterize the scope, severity, and circumstances of the reported conditions and to fully assess their safety impact. The odi reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi. NHTSA. Dot. Gov/owners/searchNHTSAid using the following complaint identification numbers: 11383083, 11400409
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| Vehicles Affected by this investigation: |
- 2010 Ferrari 458
- 2011 Ferrari 458
- 2012 Ferrari 458
- 2013 Ferrari 458
- 2014 Ferrari 458
- 2015 Ferrari 458
- 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
- 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
- 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
- 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia
- 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia
- 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia
- 2013 Ferrari 458 Speciale
- 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale
- 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale
- 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale A
- 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A
- 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider
- 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider
- 2014 Ferrari 458 Spider
- 2015 Ferrari 458 Spider
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