NHTSA recall · Reported March 23, 2018
FERRARI 2010-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California, and 2010-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles that have not had their passenger frontal air ba…
Ferrari recalled Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California, ….
FERRARI 2010-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE was recalled by Ferrari in March 23, 2018. Reason: Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California, and 2010-2011 Ferrar…. Remedy: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemb…. Verify recall #18V188000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Ferrari issued this NHTSA recall-Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California, and 2010-2011 Ferrar….
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- March 23, 2018
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #18V188000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California, and 2010-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles that have not had their passenger frontal air bag replaced. These passenger frontal air bag modules have air bag inflators that may explode in the event of a crash due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Reason for recall
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Ferrari California, and 2010-2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vehicles that have not had their passenger frontal air bag replaced. These passenger frontal air bag modules have air bag inflators that may explode in the event of a crash due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Hazard
An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 60A. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-341.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18V188000 |
| Date reported | March 23, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 23, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Ferrari |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate infla…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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