Ferrari 458 Italia: Engine May Seize
Ferrari is recalling 30 Ferrari 458 Italia and California vehicles in the United Kingdom because their engines may have crankshafts with machining defects that could cause the engine to seize under stress. The defect was found during final manufacturing stages and affects the crankshaft's ability to withstand heat and dynamic pressure. Ferrari will replace the crankshaft and related bearings.
- Recalling firm
- FERRARI
- Product
- Vehicles: FERRARI 458 Italia, FERRARI CALIFORNIA. Units affected: 30
- Reason
- Non-conformity in the final stages of machining of the crank shaft for the F136 type engine which may lead to failure in the incorrectly machined zone caused by thermal and dynamic stresses. Remedy: Replacement of the crankshaft and the relative main bearings and connecting rod bearings.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-05-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5f20850f-6b7b-4d77-badc-eaa93d52de02