The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V211000·Announced 2012-05-14

Ferrari Recalls 458 and California Models for Crankshaft Defect

Ferrari is recalling 2011-2012 458 Italia and 2012 California vehicles because the crankshaft may fail, potentially causing the engine to seize and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (crankshaft failure) that can cause the engine to seize and render the vehicle inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Ferrari North America Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 458 Italia and 2012 California vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the crankshaft may fail due to incorrect machining.

If this failure occurs, the engine may seize, suddenly rendering the vehicle inoperable. This condition increases the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on June 18, 2012.

Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will offer vehicle owners the option of having their engine repaired or replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrari at 201-816-2600 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FERRARI 458
Brand
FERRARI
Manufacturer
FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
Category
Vehicle — Sports Car
Hazard
Affected units
74

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 458

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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