The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V164000·Announced 2018-03-09

Ferrari Recalls 2016 488 GTB and Spider for Brake Warning Software Error

Ferrari is recalling 2016 488 GTB and 488 Spider vehicles because a software error may prevent drivers from receiving warnings about critically worn brake discs.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, specifically a software error that may increase the risk of a crash due to undetected brake disc wear.

Plain-English summary

Ferrari North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 488 GTB and 488 Spider vehicles. The recall involves 40 vehicles in the United States.

The recall is due to a software error that may prevent the driver from being warned that the brake discs are critically worn. If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel node software free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 64. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FERRARI 488 GTB, 488 SPIDER
Brand
FERRARI
Manufacturer
Ferrari North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sports Car
Hazard
Affected units
40

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 (2)

  • 488 GTB
  • 488 SPIDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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