Ferrari 458: Engine and engine cooling

Affects Ferrari 458 · 2011–2012 — about 74 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THIS FAILURE OCCURS, THE ENGINE MAY SEIZE, SUDDENLY RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

FERRARI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL OFFER VEHICLE OWNERS THE OPTION OF HAVING THEIR ENGINE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational