Englewood Cliffs, NJ — June 29, 2016 — Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is recalling 2,820 vehicles that may be equipped with dangerous Takata airbags. The recall includes the following models:
- 2009 – 2011 Ferrari California
- 2010 – 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
Recall summary
As with the other vehicles in the Takata recalls, the problem comes from the non-desiccated ammonium nitrate used in the airbag inflators. Exposure to humidity or changing temperatures increases the risk that this chemical will degrade and cause an explosion.
With each month, more vehicles are connected with the Takata air bag recalls. While the latest expansion includes models from several manufacturers, much of the coverage for this new round centers on the Ferrari recalls. It is the first time the famous automaker has taken part in the ongoing action.
According to Car and Driver, though Ferrari has recalled cars for issues with Takata air bags before, they were reportedly unrelated to the larger inflator concerns.
Safety concerns
A Part 573 Safety Recall Report from the organization described the hazards in these cars. As with other Takata inflators, the units in the Ferrari vehicles could potentially rupture and release metal shards dangerously close to occupants.
The repair
Ferrari dealers will replace the passenger front airbag, free of charge. The automaker will continue to use risk assessments to help guide its recall actions.
The recall began on October 30, 2017.
Is your vehicle part of the recall?
Over 2,800 vehicles were originally part of this recall. As of April 9, 2021 – the last date information was available – 2,449 airbags had been replaced. To see if your car still needs to be repaired, use MotorSafety’s free lookup tool.
