2015–2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, California T, 488 Gtb and more recall: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V411000
- Reported
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Part
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- Vehicles affected
- About 893
What is wrong
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Ferrari 458 Speciale A (2015); Ferrari 488 Gtb (2016, 2017, 2018); Ferrari 488 Pista (2018); Ferrari 488 Spider (2018); Ferrari California T (2016, 2017, 2018); Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (2015, 2016, 2017); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.