Ferrari 458 Italia: Fire May Occur
Ferrari is recalling 54 model year 458 Italia vehicles due to a defect in how the rear wheelhouse heat shield is assembled. Under high temperatures, the heat shield can deform and cause the adhesive securing it to overheat, which in extreme cases could lead to a vehicle fire. Ferrari will replace the heat shield and fasteners on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- FERRARI
- Product
- Vehicles: FERRARI 458 Italia. Units affected: 54
- Reason
- Due to a non-confornity in the assembly of the rear wheelhouse/innerwing and its heat shield it is possible that the assembly to deform under high ambient and operating temperatures. This could result in overheating of the adhesive used to secure the heat shield and in extreme cases it could cause the adhesive to ignite and result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the heat shield this will include new mechanical fasteners.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-09-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9e788932-7016-4393-924e-79bc1b756358