NHTSA Recall 18V164000: Software (electrical system) and disc (service brakes)
Ferrari North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ferrari 488 Gtb.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V164000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 64 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC |
| Report received | March 9, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 4, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2016 488 GTB and 488 Spider vehicles. Due to a software error, the driver may not be warned that the brake discs are critically worn.
Safety risk
If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel node software, free of charge. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 64.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V164000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.