Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Ferrari north america, inc. (ferrari) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 ferrari california vehicles manufactured february 16, 2009, to july 8, 2011, and model year 2010-2011 458 italia vehicles manufactured march 5, 2010, to july 29, 2011. these vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Ferrari will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assembly, free of charge. the recall began october 30, 2017. owners may contact ferrari customer service at 201-816-2668. ferrari's number for this recall is 60.
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FAQ: Recall 16V341000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V341000?
NHTSA recall 16V341000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on May 23, 2016. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 2,826 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ferrari North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V341000 or the manufacturer campaign number 60. 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.