Recall 18V164000: 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB, 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 40
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2016 488 GTB and 488 Spider vehicles. Due to a software error, the driver may not be warned that the brake discs are critically worn.
The risk
If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB
- 2016 Ferrari 488 Spider
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V164000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 64
- Manufacturer
- Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 4, 2018
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology