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Ferrari initiates Takata airbag recall

MY14-15 California, California T, 458 Speciale, 458 Spider, 488 GTB F12 and FF called back for faulty airbags.


Ferrari has commenced its Takata airbag recall, affecting various model lines across the 2014 and 2015 model years.

As with all Takata-related notices, affected vehicles are fitted with airbags that could degrade over time due to exposure to high temperatures and humidity.

If the condition occurs and the vehicle is involved in an accident which triggers the airbags, the metal inflator housing could rupture, shooting metal fragments into the cabin.

This poses a serious risk of injury, even death, to the vehicle's occupants.

Recalled Ferrari models were available for sale from 2 September 2013 through 26 August 2015 – a VIN list is available here.

Owners are urged to contact their local dealer or Ferrari Australasia on 1800 234 392, to arrange for a replacement airbag, free of charge.


The Takata airbag recall affects more than 100 million vehicles and nearly 20 automotive brands around the world. Among those are more than five million vehicles in Australia, the equivalent of four years of nationwide sales.

Globally, there have been 20 deaths linked to the scandal, and 230 serious injuries. One Australian motorist lost their life to a faulty Takata airbag in July 2017, one month after another Australian driver was seriously injured.

In February 2018, the recall of vehicles affected by the faulty Takata airbags was made compulsory under law, with affected manufacturers required to replace all defective airbags by the end of 2020. The ACCC earlier this year added some 1.1 million vehicles to the compulsory recall.

According to the Australian Government, the risk of a defective Takata airbag rupturing may arise between 6 and 25 years after it is installed in a vehicle. In areas of high heat and humidity, the risk of rupture may arise between 6 and 9 years.

Concerned owners can check if their vehicle needs a new inflator at www.IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au.


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