Recalls: Ferrari F149 California
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 F149 California
Ferrari F149 California: crankshaft could fail
In May 2012, a single Ferrari California was recalled due to a machining fault which could cause the crankshaft to fail – this could cause vibrations and subsequent engine failure. As part of the recall, the crankshaft was to be replaced (PRA 2012/13138).
Ferrari F149 California: driver’s airbag may deploy abnormally
In September 2015, a recall was issued for Ferrari California T vehicles since the driver’s airbag may deploy abnormally due to a possible non-conformity in its production process. If the airbag did not deploy correctly, there was an increased risk of injury to the driver during a collision (PRA 2015/14919).
Ferrari F149 California: Takata airbag recall
In June 2016, a recall was issued for Ferrari California vehicles that had serial numbers (i.e. the last six digits of the VIN) in the range 161035 to 186046. The propellant wafers in the front passenger airbag of these vehicles were susceptible to moisture intrusion. In the event of a collision which triggered deployment of the front passenger airbag, the airbag may fail to deploy or the airbag inflator housing may rupture and cause metal fragments to be dispersed throughout the cabin; both outcomes increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants (PRA 2016/15430).
2013 model year Ferrari California: Takata airbag recall
In August 2018, a recall was issued for 2013 model year Ferrari California vehicles. These vehicles had Takata airbags in which the propellant wafers could absorb moisture over time. In the event of a collision which triggered the airbags, excessive internal pressure could cause the metal airbag inflator housing to rupture such that metallic fragments could be projected through the airbag cushion and into the cabin. These fragments posed a serious risk of injury or fatality. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16953.
2014 model year Ferrari California and 2015 model year Ferrari California T: Takata airbag recall
In October 2018, recall campaign RC60 was issued for 2014 model year Ferrari California and 2015 model year Ferrari California T 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.
2016-17 model year Ferrari California T: Takata airbag recall
In May 2019, recall campaign RC60 was issued for 2016-17 model year Ferrari California T 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 California T: airbag and seatbelt pretensioner ECU
In August 2019, recall campaign RC70 was issued for 2016-18 model year Ferrari California T 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.
Problems and faults: Ferrari F149 California
Overview
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Problems and faults: Ferrari F149 California
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Ferrari F149 California.
