NHTSA Campaign 12V211000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issued by FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC · Reported May 14, 2012 · 74 vehicles affected

What's wrong

FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 458 ITALIA AND 2012 CALIFORNIA VEHICLES BECAUSE THE CRANKSHAFT MAY FAIL DUE TO INCORRECT MACHINING.

Consequence

IF THIS FAILURE OCCURS, THE ENGINE MAY SEIZE, SUDDENLY RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

FERRARI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL OFFER VEHICLE OWNERS THE OPTION OF HAVING THEIR ENGINE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FERRARI 458 2011 74
FERRARI 458 2012 74

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V211000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.