Electrical system: softwareRecall 18V-164 · Ferrari vehicles
Ferrari North America, Inc. recall 18V-164 covers 40 Ferrari vehicles for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the driver is not warned about the critical disc wear, brake disc damage may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 2, 2015 to November 25, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.