Ferrari recently announced a safety recall affecting over 600 SF90 vehicles produced between 2022 and 2024. This recall was prompted by the potential risk of engine fires due to an oil leak connected to a defective turbocharger pipe.
This action, identified as recall number 23V-698 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), encompasses 614 SF90 models manufactured between November 7, 2022, and September 19, 2023. Ferrari clarified that the oil delivery pipe to the turbochargers exhibited a non-conforming issue with a “notch on its external surface and reduced thickness” compared to the brand’s technical specifications.
While no incidents of fires, oil leaks, fatalities, or other related problems have been reported, Ferrari identified this issue during a pre-production review of a new vehicle in July 2023. Owners may encounter warning indicators such as the engine oil pressure light or a “limited vehicle performance” message on the instrument cluster due to this pipe concern.
The solution, fortunately, is relatively straightforward. Ferrari will request affected owners to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer for a replacement of the turbocharger oil delivery pipes with updated, leak-resistant units. Ferrari intends to contact customers regarding this recall starting in December 2023. Notably, owners of SF90 Stradale and SF90 Spider models included in the recall are advised not to drive their vehicles until the necessary repairs have been completed.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first recall for the SF90 model. In March 2023, Ferrari initiated a separate recall involving 13 SF90 units equipped with M-sized seats. These vehicles faced an issue where the passenger-side airbag risked interfering with a child seat during deployment. However, Ferrari reported no injuries or fatalities related to this concern, and the 13 vehicles were subsequently fitted with XL-sized seats as a remedy.
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