NHTSA recall 18V381000
Air Bags · Ferrari North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Ferrari north america, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2012 Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, and ff vehicles that have not already 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.
Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Ferrari 458, 2012 Ferrari California, 2012 Ferrari Ff.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V381000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.