Recall 12V211000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Report Date

20120514

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 458 ITALIA AND 2012 CALIFORNIA VEHICLES BECAUSE THE CRANKSHAFT MAY FAIL DUE TO INCORRECT MACHINING.

Safety Consequence

IF THIS FAILURE OCCURS, THE ENGINE MAY SEIZE, SUDDENLY RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

FERRARI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL OFFER VEHICLE OWNERS THE OPTION OF HAVING THEIR ENGINE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2011	FERRARI	458
2012	FERRARI	458

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.