Ferrari has initiated a recall of 1,248 models of the new 458 Italia due to the recent cases of a few models catching fire. The incidents were part of a series of accidents for Ferrari owners in which about five vehicles actually caught fire in the rear engine compartment. According to reports from Italy, the rear bulkhead will be modified to further protect the wheels against the heat produced in the exhaust.

Company engineers have stated that a particular adhesive used in the rear of the car is subject to combustion when the car is used in extreme circumstances (as if anyone would actually use a Ferrari in an ‘extreme’ fashion….). Ferrari is currently contacting all owners of the 458 Italia to take their cars back to their dealerships to get them fixed.

Source | Quattroruote

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