The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V487000·Announced 2014-08-07

Ferrari Recalls 458 Models for Front Trunk Latch Defect

Ferrari is recalling 2010-2014 458 models because the front trunk latch may not release, violating safety standards and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of personal injury or possibly death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving life-safety risks.

Plain-English summary

Ferrari North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 F458 Italia and F458 Spider vehicles manufactured between March 5, 2010, and May 20, 2013. The recall involves 3,082 vehicles where the secondary latch for the front trunk storage compartment may fail to release when the vehicle is stationary. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 401, "Interior Trunk Release."

The defect poses a safety risk because if an individual is trapped in the trunk and the latch system does not release the trunk lid, it increases the risk of personal injury or possibly death.

Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will modify the existing front trunk latch system with a new component that meets federal requirements, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828 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
3,082

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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