Ferrari recalls $230,000 458 Italia supercar

[Rodger Tellefson]

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.

 

[Bill Barber]

makes me angry:angry: gonna miss a days work to get the recall done:grin:

 

[Mark K 2]

Toasty...



[Broken External Image]:

 

[Kevin Palmer]

Those pictures tell it all...



WOW..

 

[Kevin Lang]

Italian Engineering...



Nice to know that the body material can melt off.

 

[H D]

That's embarrassing for Ferrari, but I don't think it'll hurt them in sales. I have no doubt they will take care of the issue and make sure their customers are satisfied. I'm sure its only a minor inconvenience for the owners of these cars. If its your daily driver, you probably can't actually afford to own it anyway.

 

[Kevin Palmer]

I agree,,, I do not think it will hurt their sales any..