http://jalopnik.com/5627034/ferrari-458-italia-to-finally-be-recalled-tonight
I still want one:biggrin
I still want one:biggrin
458 Officially recalled
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HHGT
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I really feel for Ferrari (what a PR nightmare) and completely agree with Chris. This car screams good looks & performance. I wonder if the license plate "FIRE" is taken....
Now for anyone that decides to use the term; "FIT AND FINISH" I would say; SHUT-UP......
Now for anyone that decides to use the term; "FIT AND FINISH" I would say; SHUT-UP......
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BlackICE
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Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
"Every 458 produced will get this new part so call your dealer now and set up your appointment which of course is FREE OF CHARGE."
Well, one would certainly EXPECT so!!!!!!!
Well, one would certainly EXPECT so!!!!!!!
timcantwell
Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
I love my 430 and the two 360's in my stable, but would gladly trade at least two in on a 458 (after they fix the exploding engine). My friend just traded his 430 in on one and abosolutely is smitten with the performance.
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"If necessary we will replace the heat-shield with a new heat-shield that is riveted to the wheel arch rather than attached with the adhesive."
GIVE ME A BREAK...... At $250k I WOULD DEMAND A REPLACEMENT...
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/e...i.recall/?hpt=Sbin#fbid=ld6IbyqRQbw&wom=false
GIVE ME A BREAK...... At $250k I WOULD DEMAND A REPLACEMENT...
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/e...i.recall/?hpt=Sbin#fbid=ld6IbyqRQbw&wom=false
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red gt 1442
GT Owner
"Heavy usage of the car, such as driving very fast down a twisty road or up a mountain, will increase the temperature inside the engine bay," she said.
"If that is combined with extremely high ambient temperatures, which has been the case throughout Europe especially this summer, then this will cause the deformation of the wheel arch, bringing it closer to the exhaust and causing the car to smoke or ignite
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH.........this is why no fires have been reported in Alaska.................
"If that is combined with extremely high ambient temperatures, which has been the case throughout Europe especially this summer, then this will cause the deformation of the wheel arch, bringing it closer to the exhaust and causing the car to smoke or ignite
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH.........this is why no fires have been reported in Alaska.................
Jason Watt
Had both, sold both
As for whether Ferrari will replace any 458 that burned because of the problem, the official reply was: "Of course."
Dear Ferrari,
I had a 458. It burned to ashes and blew away. I barely escaped with my life. I require a new one.
Your faithful customer,
"One Of 101"
P.S. The Title and receipt was in the glove box, too, so don't ask about that.
Dear Ferrari,
I had a 458. It burned to ashes and blew away. I barely escaped with my life. I require a new one.
Your faithful customer,
"One Of 101"
P.S. The Title and receipt was in the glove box, too, so don't ask about that.
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BlackICE
GT Owner
Does that mean so many people are canceling their orders that I can buy one below MSRP without a wait?
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Joehand1
Tungsten GT Owner
Ferrari recalls $230,000 458 Italia supercar
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Buzz Up!
By Julianne Pepitone, staff reporter
Ferrari 458 Italia
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Ferrari is recalling its new 458 Italia model after several vehicles were reported to have burst into flames.
A Ferrari spokesperson told CNNMoney.com the luxury supercar is being recalled in order to make modifications to the wheelhouse assembly.
"In rare instances the heat shield could become deformed, bringing it too close to the exhaust system and igniting," a Ferrari spokesperson said.
Ferrari is recalling all its 458 Italia vehicles after five fires were reported in California, Switzerland, China and France.
Deliveries of the car in the U.S. began this summer. It has a 4.5-liter 8-cylinder engine, 7-speed automatic transmission, 570 horsepower and has a base price around $230,000.
Ferrari said the company is asking owners of the cars produced before July 2010 to bring them in to have the glue replaced with mechanical fasteners.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a statement saying Ferrari's Italian headquarters had told its North American division about the recall. NHTSA warned that if the adhesive ignites it could "render the vehicle inoperable and possibly result in a crash."
The NHTSA statement said 303 vehicles are being recalled, and owners could be eligible for reimbursement for if they spent money on repairs related to the problem before the recall was announced.
Ferrari North America will start notifying affected customers within two weeks, NHTSA said.
Last week, Britain's Sky News site said drivers of the 458 Italia were "fearing they are jinxed after 10 of the vehicles crashed or caught fire within three months ... It is not thought that the 458 design has a fault, just that the owners have been unusually unlucky."
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Buzz Up!
By Julianne Pepitone, staff reporter
Ferrari 458 Italia
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Ferrari is recalling its new 458 Italia model after several vehicles were reported to have burst into flames.
A Ferrari spokesperson told CNNMoney.com the luxury supercar is being recalled in order to make modifications to the wheelhouse assembly.
"In rare instances the heat shield could become deformed, bringing it too close to the exhaust system and igniting," a Ferrari spokesperson said.
Ferrari is recalling all its 458 Italia vehicles after five fires were reported in California, Switzerland, China and France.
Deliveries of the car in the U.S. began this summer. It has a 4.5-liter 8-cylinder engine, 7-speed automatic transmission, 570 horsepower and has a base price around $230,000.
Ferrari said the company is asking owners of the cars produced before July 2010 to bring them in to have the glue replaced with mechanical fasteners.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a statement saying Ferrari's Italian headquarters had told its North American division about the recall. NHTSA warned that if the adhesive ignites it could "render the vehicle inoperable and possibly result in a crash."
The NHTSA statement said 303 vehicles are being recalled, and owners could be eligible for reimbursement for if they spent money on repairs related to the problem before the recall was announced.
Ferrari North America will start notifying affected customers within two weeks, NHTSA said.
Last week, Britain's Sky News site said drivers of the 458 Italia were "fearing they are jinxed after 10 of the vehicles crashed or caught fire within three months ... It is not thought that the 458 design has a fault, just that the owners have been unusually unlucky."