NHTSA recall 21V833000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Ferrari 458 Italia and 5 more
Reported Oct 23, 20219,985 vehicles affectedFerrari North America, Inc.Maker’s number 78
The defect
Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2010-2015 458 Italia, 2012-2015 458 Spider, 2014-2015 458 Speciale, 2015 458 Speciale Aperta, 2016-2019 488 GTB, and 488 Spider vehicles. The brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability.
The risk
Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 78.