Heat shield assembly
Defect Summary
Ferrari is recalling certain model year 2010 458 italia vehicles. the heat created by the engine could cause possible deformation of the rear right hand and left hand wheelhouse and heat shield assemblies. the assembly could come excessively close to the exhaust system causing the bonding adhesive used in the assembly to overheat and produce smoke.
Safety Consequence
Under particularly high ambient operating temperature this could cause the adhesive to ignite, resulting in a vehicle fire and/or rendering the vehicle inoperable and possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the existing heat shields and bonding adhesive from the right hand and left hand rear wheelhouses, and install new protective heat shields on the right hand and left hand rear wheelhouses. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 2, 2010. owners may contact ferrari at 201-816-2600.
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FAQ: Recall 10V389000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V389000?
NHTSA recall 10V389000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on September 1, 2010. It addresses: Heat shield assembly. The recall affects approximately 303 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V389000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.