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.