Ferrari 488: Fire May Occur

Ferrari is recalling 12 Ferrari 488 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the low pressure fuel pipes that could cause fuel to evaporate during engine start-up, potentially resulting in smoke or, in rare cases, fire. The affected vehicles were distributed in the United Kingdom. Ferrari will replace the faulty fuel pipes in recalled vehicles.

Recalling firm
FERRARI
Product
Vehicles: FERRARI 488. Units affected: 12
Reason
As a result of a possible nonconformity in the production process for low pressure fuel pipes on a limited lot of components fuel may evaporate during engine start-up smoke may be emitted and in exceptional cases the vehicle may catch fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the low pressure fuel pipe.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2015-12-09
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/329e2c3f-c20a-463f-bab5-0723260218ce