NHTSA Recall 15V881000
Filed by Ferrari North America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2015-12-28. An estimated 119 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Ferrari North America (FNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 488 GTB vehicles manufactured September 9, 2015, to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a low pressure fuel line connection that was not properly coated during manufacturing. This may cause a fuel vapor leak during engine start.
Risk
A fuel vapor leak during engine start increases the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Ferrari will replace the low pressure fuel line assembly connection, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact FNA customer service at 1-866-551-2828.
Notes
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.