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NHTSA Recall 19V411000: Air bag/restraint control module (air bags) and air bags

Ferrari North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 893 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Ferrari 458 Speciale A.

893
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2019
owners notified (August 2)
NHTSA campaign19V411000
Manufacturer campaign70
ComponentsAIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; AIR BAGS
Report receivedJune 4, 2019
Owner notificationAugust 2, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2018 488 Spider, 488 Pista, 2015 458 Speciale A, 2016-2018 488 GTB, 2015-2017 F12 Berlinetta, 2016 F12 tdf, and 2016-2018 Carlifornia T vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 70.

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 19V411000

Make and modelModel years
Ferrari 458 Speciale A2015
Ferrari 488 Gtb2016, 2017, 2018
Ferrari 488 Pista2018
Ferrari 488 Spider2018
Ferrari California T2016, 2017, 2018
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta2015, 2016, 2017
Ferrari F12 Tdf2016

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.