Maranello, Italy — July 20, 2015 — With so much being publicized about the Takata airbag inflator recall efforts, it’s become worth noting when a new manufacturer or model is added to the growing list of affected suppliers. Yet another major vehicle name involved with Takata-related airbag issues is Ferrari North America.
Although it’s only recalling a fraction of the number of autos recalled internationally, Ferrari has acknowledged a faulty issue, which may deploy the airbag incorrectly during impact.
While the affected airbags were supplied by Takata, this particular recall is different from the burn hazard associated with the faulty deflators in other models, and the manufacturer is insisting that this risk is due to improper assembly. To fix this, dealers are going to replace the Driver’s Side Air Bag Module starting at the end of this month.
A spokesperson for Ferrari told Agence France-Presse that the faulty airbags are limited to this recall action, to avoid confusion.
“The issue is a possible production defect in a component inside the airbags, which were fitted to around 2,600 cars,” this person said. “This issue is not related to the other recall made by other manufactures for Takata airbags,” they added. According to official documents submitted through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recalled encompasses “Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, California T, FF, F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari” vehicles made for model year 2015.
By employing effective recall statement measures, auto companies have greater assurance that each action will be taken seriously and be distinguished when there are several other competing recalls for similar defects, especially those related to the same companies and manufacturers.
