Service brakes, hydraulic
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Manufacturer
- Ferrari North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 9,985
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-10-23
- Owners notified
- 2022-03-04
Defect description
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2010-2015 458 Italia, 2012-2015 458 Spider, 2014-2015 458 Speciale, 2015 458 Speciale Aperta, 2016-2019 488 GTB, and 488 Spider vehicles. The brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability.
Safety risk
Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 78.