California and 458 recall

midlifecrisis

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I read this earlier in AutoExpress,

. Ferrari has announced it will be recalling some Californiaand 458 models, totaling 206 units worldwide out of a production run of 13,000.

Ferrari told us the problem related to a finishing process on the crankshaft applied by a machine that wasn't calibrated correctly. This can cause unusual vibrations, which can eventually lead to engine failure.

In the UK only 10 Californias and six 458s are affected, and Ferrari will be writing to all owners asking them to contact a dealer to arrange for the problem to be fixed.

Towards the end of last year Ferrari also issued a recall of more than 1,000 458 models after it was discovered an adhesive used in the wheelarches could overheat and eventually catch fire.


I don't think this will be too much of an issue, I normally find that machines that need calibration don't actually wander from specification, but I can see why Ferrari are doing this. Being safe and protecting the name and all that.
 

Emtee

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Hmm, doesn't need to be too far out of calibration when you're talking about a crankshaft pushing 550+bhp! Well they've recalled them at least...if it were 1970's Britain, Rover would have charged extra and called it the massage function. :D
 

OzzieAl

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You pay Ferrari prices then they need to be on
top of their game reputation is everything to Ferrari and indeed.most businesses
 

midlifecrisis

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If only I could the same about another Italy company that you will not have heard of but I is more vital to safety...
 

ENZ525

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Have been told that the 206 cars affected are from a production of 6458 V8 engined cars, six 458s and ten Californias in the UK are affected by the recall.