According to the State Administration for Market Regulation, Ferrari Automobile International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. will recall 2222 458 and 448 series models in China from May 30.
It is reported that the recall involves some Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, 458 Spider, 488 GTB and 488 Spider models produced between March 2, 2010 and March 12, 2019, with a total of 2222 units of the six models.
The reason for the recall is that the brake fluid reservoir lid cannot ensure the proper ventilation required to maintain the atmospheric pressure in the tank, that is, a vacuum appears inside the storage tank, the brake fluid level alarm light is on, and the risk of leakage of the brake fluid may potentially increase, resulting in decreased braking performance or failure.
In order to eliminate the hidden danger, Ferrari will replace the improved brake fluid reservoir lid of the vehicle free of charge and eliminate the warning information. Users should drive the vehicle with caution before recalling, stop driving immediately when the brake fluid level alarm light is on, and contact the Ferrari After-Sales Service Center.
Ferrari 458 and 488 series are two very classic series models under the brand, with domestic starting prices of 3.888 million yuan and 4.08 million yuan respectively, and the usual landing price is more than 5 million yuan. Based on the average bare car price of 4 million yuan, the total value of the recalled vehicles will exceed 8 billion yuan.
Between 2010 and 2019, Ferrari's annual sales in the Chinese market were mostly between 300 and 500 units. In 2021, Ferrari ushered in an outbreak in the Chinese market, with sales increasing by more than 90% year-on-year, with more than 900 new cars delivered.
Previously, in November 2021 and March 2022, Ferrari had already carried out recalls in the US and South Korea respectively for the potential for the potential for leakage of brake fluids.
According to NHTSA (United States Highway Safety Administration) documents, the specific phenomenon of the Ferrari model involved is the leakage of brake fluid, and when the brake fluid is reduced by more than 52%, the warning lights in the car will be lit.