The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V881000·Announced 2015-12-28

Ferrari Recalls 2016 488 GTB Vehicles for Fuel Line Fire Risk

Ferrari is recalling 119 model year 2016 488 GTB vehicles because a fuel line connection may leak vapor, increasing fire 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 recall involves a fuel system defect that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Ferrari North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 488 GTB vehicles manufactured between September 9, 2015, and November 6, 2015. The recall involves 119 vehicles that may be equipped with a low-pressure fuel line connection that was not properly coated during manufacturing.

This defect may cause a fuel vapor leak during engine start, which increases the risk of a fire. The affected vehicles are currently located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail.

Ferrari will replace the low-pressure fuel line assembly connection free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari North America customer service at 1-866-551-2828 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FERRARI 488 GTB
Brand
FERRARI
Manufacturer
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
119

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)

  • 488 GTB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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