While the auto world is in a fervor over the Takata airbag recall, Ferrari is dealing with some airbag issues of its own. The NHTSA has released a recall for 814 Ferrari units from the 2015 year. Models affected include the California T, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, FF, F12 Berlinetta, and the LaFerrari. In other words, all of the models that Ferrari currently has in production.
Rather than have to worry about shrapnel exploding from the airbag like Takata units, Ferrari is dealing with more of a small production error. According to the recall notice, there may be an issue with “insufficient gluing of the leather on the driver’s side airbag cover and the possible rotated installation of the driver’s airbag cushion in the airbag module.” Basically, it means that if the airbag goes off, it may be twisted a bit, and since they are designed to be deployed in a very exact manner, these airbags may cause some injuries.
The recall should start around the end of the month. Head to your Local Ferrari dealer to have the issue sorted, and you can be back on your way. You can read all the info from the recall below our gallery.
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RECALL Subject : Improperly Assembled Drivers Air Bag
Report Receipt Date: JUL 07, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V433000
Component(s): AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 814
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
FERRARI 458 2015
FERRARI CALIFORNIA T 2015
FERRARI F12 BERLINETTA 2015
FERRARI FF 2015
FERRARI LAFERRARI 2015
Details
Manufacturer: Ferrari North America, Inc.
SUMMARY:
Ferrari North America, Inc. (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, California T, FF, F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari vehicles manufactured December 19, 2014, to April 29, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a driver side air bag module that was improperly assembled. This can cause the air bag to deploy in a rotated orientation.
CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the deployment of the driver’s air bag in a rotated orientation increases the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
FNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front Driver’s Side Air Bag Module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-866-551-2828. Ferrari’s number for this recall is 57.
NOTES:
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.
