Ferrari Recalling 458 Italia Cars Worldwide Because of Fire Risk
September 8, 2010 – 6:23 am
Eric Clapton is just one of more than 1,200 Ferrari Italia 458 owners around the world who are likely to get a phone call from the Italian carmaker over the next couple of weeks, announcing a recall. Ferrari has announced that it will be recalling its 458 Italia supercars from around the world because of a fire risk.
Ferrari has received reports of fires destroying cars from around the world, including the US, Switzerland, China and France. According to the company, an investigation has revealed that adhesive used in the manufacture of the supercars, is prone to overheating. In extreme cases, this overheating can be severe enough to cause a fire. There have been no reports of any accidents or injuries as a result of the fires. Ferrari owners have reported fires that, in some cases, have completely destroyed their cars.
Ferrari will modify more than 1,200 of these supercars, and the adhesive used in the wheel assemblies will be changed. Owners who had their cars destroyed by the fire will receive a new model in its place. Ferrari has taken no chances with brand value. It has dispatched an engineer to every location in the world where fires have occurred to determine the cause of the fire.
There have been reports of at least five fires involving the super luxury Ferrari 458. Engineers will replace the glue with metal fasteners. All in all, the repairs should be just a half a day’s job.
Less privileged buyers may snicker at a $250,000 car being burned to cinders. However, California product liability lawyers know that auto fire hazards are no laughing matter. The Ferrari recall comes just a few days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began an investigation into gas tank fire hazards in the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV’s.
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