Recalls: Ferrar F142M 488
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Ferrari F142M 488
2014 model year Ferrari 488 GTB: Takata airbag recall
In October 2018, recall campaign RC60 was issued for 2014 model year Ferrari 488 GTB vehicles. These vehicles had Takata airbags and, over time, propellant wafers inside the airbag could absorb moisture. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive pressure inside the metal airbag inflator housing could cause it to explode or rupture, such that metal fragments may be projected through the airbag and into the vehicle’s cabin. These metal fragments had the potential to cause serious injury or fatality. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17097.
2016-18 model year Ferrari 488: Takata airbag recall
In May 2019, recall campaign RC60 was issued for 2016-18 model year Ferrari 488 vehicles. The Takata front airbags in these vehicles contained propellant wafers that could absorb moisture over time. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive internal pressure could cause the airbag inflator housing to rupture, projecting metal fragments through the airbag cushion and into the vehicle’s cabin. These metal fragments had the potential to cause serious injury and fatality. To fix, the airbags were to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17521.
2016-18 model year Ferrari 488 GTB and Spider: airbag and seatbelt pretensioner ECU
In August 2019, recall campaign RC70 was issued for 2016-18 model year Ferrari 488 GTB and 2017-18 model year 488 Spider vehicles. These vehicles may have a ‘non-conformity’ of the TRW Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for the airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners that could lead to power supply failure. If this occurred, the airbags and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners may activate or deactivate – this increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a collision. Furthermore, the airbag warning light on the instrument panel would illuminate. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17756.
2017-18 model year Ferrari 488 GTB, Spider and Pista: fuel vapour leakage
In August 2019, recall campaign RC69 was issued for 2017-18 model year Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider and 488 Pista vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, there was an abnormality in the fuel vapour separator component located between the evaporative emissions canister and the fuel tank – this could cause fuel vapour leakage and posed a fire hazard. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17762.
2015-19 Ferrari 488: brake fluid reservoir cap
In May 2022, recall campaign no. 78 was issued for Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider and J50 vehicles produced from 2015 to 2019. In these vehicles, the brake fluid reservoir cap may provide insufficient ventilation to the brake fluid reservoir. This condition could cause a reduction in the vehicle’s braking ability, thereby increasing the risk of collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. To fix, the brake fluid reservoir cap was to be replaced and there was a software update for low brake fluid levels. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005430.
Problems and faults: Ferrar F142M 488
Overview
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Problems and faults: Ferrar F142M 488
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Ferrar F142M 488.
