Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Defect Summary
Ferrari north america, inc. (ferrari) is recalling certain 2009-2011 ferrari california, and 2010-2011 ferrari 458 italia vehicles that have not had their passenger frontal air bag replaced. these passenger frontal air bag modules have air bag inflators that may explode in the event of a crash due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator explosion 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 with one that uses an alternate inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. ferrari's number for this recall is 60a. note: this recall supersedes recall 16v-341.
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FAQ: Recall 18V188000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V188000?
NHTSA recall 18V188000 was issued by Ferrari North America, Inc. on March 23, 2018. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode. The recall affects approximately 1,870 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 18V188000 or the manufacturer campaign number 60A. 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.